Phone lines to the registrars office will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday 24th and Wednesday 31st December 2025.

Marriages, civil partnerships and ceremonies

Plan and book a marriage or civil partnership

How to book a marriage or civil partnership and find a licensed venue

When you need to attend a citizenship ceremony - how to book, how much it costs, what happens during the ceremony

What you need to know if you want to apply or renew an application to host a marriage or civil partnership at a venue

Order birth, death, civil marriage and civil partnership certificates from the register office.

Venues that have applied for or are renewing their applications to hold a marriage or civil partnership - includes information about how to object

Guidance around religious marriages - booking a registrar, giving notice and where to take your documents

View our terms and conditions when booking a ceremony

If you wish to marry or form a civil partnership abroad, you must ensure that you comply with the legal requirements for that country