Births, ceremonies and deaths

Register a birth

Book an appointment to register a birth in Essex. Includes what you need to bring and where to go.

Find out what you need to do to register a death in Essex.

Everything you need to get married or form a civil partnership in Essex. Includes booking a registrar, a venue and giving notice.

Book an appointment to register a stillbirth or apply for a baby loss certificate

In some cases, you need to register a birth again, which makes a new record in the birth register

Includes renewal of vows, commitment and naming ceremonies

Convert your civil partnership into a marriage

Get a certificate for a birth, marriage, civil partnership or death that happened in Essex

You can order and pay for your marriage certificate after a wedding in a church or religious building

Information about our citizenship ceremonies

Investigating sudden, unexpected deaths and treasure finds in Essex

Information, advice and guidance on what to do when someone dies in Essex

Find your nearest registration office or get in touch