Essex Register Office
You can get married or form a civil partnership in the Essex Register Office in Chelmsford. The Register Office is only available on Mondays and Thursdays. This does not include bank holidays.
We are accepting bookings for ceremonies of marriages and civil partnerships up to one year in advance
Attendees
The Essex Register Office has limited capacity. You will be able to bring only 2 witnesses to your ceremony.
We will not be able to accomodate any additional guests within the ceremony room or waiting area. If additional guests attend they will be asked to wait elsewhere whilst the ceremony is in progress.
Fees
It costs £56 to get married or form a civil partnership in the Essex Register Office.
Each certificate costs £12.50. You can choose how many certificates you would like to purchase.
This must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Plan your ceremony
There are legal requirements that have to happen in advance of your ceremony. This includes booking a registrar and giving notice.
Once you have booked your registrars online you will be able to access a checklist in your personalised ceremony portal. This checklist will show your outstanding tasks. All of these tasks must be completed before your ceremony can happen.