Births, deaths and ceremonies

Registration of births and deaths, the Coroner service, marriages, civil partnerships, citizenships and certificates.

Register office closure

Our offices will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

For certificate orders, please note that standard delivery orders received on or after Wednesday 18 December 2024 will not be posted until Friday 27 December 2024. The last date for ordering next day delivery is 11.00am on Monday 23 December 2024.

Ceremonies
Find out how to arrange a marriage, civil partnership, outside or celebration ceremony, renewal of vows or other celebration ceremonies in Suffolk.
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Register a death
How to register a death in Suffolk, required documents and booking an appointment online.
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Register a birth
How to register a birth in Suffolk, required documents and booking an appointment online.
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Contact a Register Office
View opening hours and contact details for the Register Offices in Suffolk.
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Certificates
Order certificates for births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships.
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The Coroner service
Details of the Coroner service in Suffolk, including who the Coroner is and what they do, as well as information about post mortems and inquests.
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Citizenship ceremonies
Information and ceremony booking for citizenship applicants with an official invitation from the Home Office
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Suffolk Registration Service fees
Fees for marriages, civil partnerships, celebration and renewal of vows ceremonies, including payment methods.
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Apply for a copy of a birth certificate

You can find out how to apply online for a short or full birth certificate for any birth that took place in Suffolk after July 1837.

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