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Births, ceremonies and deaths

Register a birth
All births must be registered within 42 days. Book an appointment to register a birth
Register a death
Deaths must be registered within 5 days. Book an appointment to register a death
Get married or form a civil partnership
Includes booking a registrar, venues and giving notice

Register a stillbirth
Stillbirths must be registered within 42 days. Book an appointment to register a stillbirth

Other ceremonies
Includes renewal of vows, commitment and naming ceremonies

Citizenship ceremonies
What to bring and who can come to your citizenship ceremony

Convert a civil partnership into a marriage
Convert your civil partnership into a marriage

Certificate copies
Get a certificate for a birth, marriage, civil partnership or death that happened in Essex

Essex Coroner's Service
Investigating sudden, unexpected deaths and treasure finds in Essex

Registration contacts
Find your nearest registration office or get in touch