Registration of Births, Deaths Marriages and Civil Partnerships

On this site you will find information on how to go about registering a birth or a death.

You can find out about the special civil celebrations we offer.

You can see how to arrange a civil wedding or partnership and look at the full range of register offices and approved venues from which you can choose.

Or maybe you are thinking of celebrating a special anniversary by renewing your vows or pledging your commitment with a ceremony.

Perhaps you are considering a child or baby naming ceremony to help celebrate the arrival of your baby or welcome children into a new extended family.

If you are discovering your family roots you can get information about tracing your family tree with a list of lots of other useful places to investigate.

You may need to get hold of a copy of a certificate.

You can see where your nearest Register Office is and get the details you need to make an appointment.