Births, marriages and deaths

Changing your name

Find out about changing your name by Name Deed, including who can use the service and fees

Convert a civil partnership to marriage

Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership to a marriage

Correct a birth, death or marriage registration

Find out how to correct an error in a birth, death or marriage registration

Getting married abroad

Find out what to do if you need a Certificate of No Impediment to get married abroad

Licence your venue for marriage and civil partnerships

Apply to licence your venue for marriage and civil partnership ceremonies

Naming ceremonies

Arrange a naming ceremony for a baby or older child

Proof of life validation

Get proof of life validation if you are a British national receiving an overseas pension

Renew your wedding vows

Arrange a personalised ceremony to renew your wedding vows

Re-register a birth

Find out how to add the father’s details, re-register a birth or correct a birth registration