The Essex Registration Service establishes a permanent legal record of every birth, marriage and death in the county, authorises and conducts civil marriage ceremonies, and provides data for vital work on population statistics and medical research.

We are committed to working in partnership to provide customers with high quality registration services at key times in their lives, reflected in the facilities provided within our Register Offices and the skill and dedication shown by our staff.

If you have a general enquiry about the registration of births, deaths, marriages or civil partnerships or you wish to receive one of our free publications, please telephone Contact Essex on 0845 603 7632.

Should you have a more detailed/complex enquiry or wish to book an appointment to register a birth or death then please contact your local Register Office.

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Frequently asked questions

• Where can I get married?
• Where can I get information on approved wedding venues?
• How do I arrange a wedding ceremony?
• What are the registration fees for a civil wedding or civil partnership?
• Do you have information on getting married in Essex?
• How do I register a birth?
• How do I register a death?
• How do I contact my local register office?
• How can I obtain a copy of a birth/marriage/death certificate?
• Does Essex County Council offer celebratory services?
• What is the scale of fees for celebratory services?