Christmas opening times 2024: We are closed to all but essential services over the Christmas period. You can still use our online services to report, apply and pay 24/7.
Church weddings
If you wish to be married in the Church of England you will need to speak to the vicar of the church in which you wish to marry. There is usually no need to involve your local register office.
Catholic and other religious weddings
If you wish to have a religious ceremony other than in the Church of England, you should usually:
- arrange to see the person in charge of marriages at the building
- live in the same district as the church or religious building
- give notice at the Register Office, unless one of you is subject to immigration control