Births, marriages and deaths

Births

Register a birth, check the ID you must bring, re-register a birth or arrange a naming ceremony.

Change of name service

Change your forename or surname by Name Deed, who can apply, the fees and how to book.

Correcting a birth, death or marriage registration

Apply to correct a mistake in a registration, with the evidence you need and the fees.

Proof of life validation

Get a proof of life form stamped if you are a British national with an overseas pension.