Essex.gov.uk
Births, ceremonies and deaths
Our registration offices, including those in libraries, are open as normal for birth registrations and notice of marriage or civil partnership appointments.
You can still arrange telephone appointments for death and stillbirth registrations using our booking system.
We are currently experiencing very high levels of demand. Appointment availability is updated continuously on our online system, please continue to check this.
Ceremonies
From Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December ceremonies will not be permitted to take place.
Find out more on our Getting married or forming a civil partnership pages.
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Register a birth
We are now taking appointments to register all babies
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Register a death
Deaths must be registered within 5 days. Book an appointment to register a death
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Get married or form a civil partnership
We are offering notice appointments for ceremonies taking place before 1st April 2021
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Register a stillbirth
Book an appointment to register a stillbirth
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Other ceremonies
Includes renewal of vows, commitment and naming ceremonies
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Convert a civil partnership into a marriage
Convert your civil partnership into a marriage
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Certificate copies
Get a certificate for a birth, marriage, civil partnership or death that happened in Essex
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Citizenship ceremonies
What to bring and who can come to your citizenship ceremony
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Essex Coroner's Service
Investigating sudden, unexpected deaths and treasure finds in Essex
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What to do when someone dies
Information, advice and guidance on what to do when someone dies in Essex
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Registration contacts
Find your nearest registration office or get in touch