Essex.gov.uk
Births, ceremonies and deaths
Our offices, including those in libraries, are open as normal for birth registrations and notices of marriage or civil partnership appointments.
You can arrange telephone appointments for death and stillbirth registrations using our online booking system. We are experiencing a high volume of demand for these appointments. Availability is updated continuously on our online system, please continue to check this.
Please see individual notices on our pages for more information.
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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 September 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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Order a marriage certificate after a religious wedding
You can order and pay for your marriage certificate after a wedding in a church or religious building
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Citizenship ceremonies
Information about our citizenship ceremonies
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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