Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships

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Service Description: For the registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages - including appointments for certificates and arranging marriages. Please note that when registering twins a double appointment is required.

Also known as:- Birth Re-registering, Naming Ceremonies, Registrars Service

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Question: How long is a marriage notice valid?

Answer: A notice of marriage is valid for one year. However, although you can change the date and time of the wedding within that year, the venue (place of marriage) cannot be changed, without giving fresh notice.

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Frequently Asked Questions for this Service

Can I change the name on my baby's birth certificate?
Who can apply for a copy certificate?
I am not married to my baby's father, how do I include his name on the birth registration?
Do I have to give my baby the father's surname?
Can I purchase a full (standard) birth certificate at a later date?
What documents do I need to bring to register my baby's birth?
What information do I need to supply to obtain a copy of a certificate?
What do I do if I cannot afford to pay for a funeral?
How much does it cost to get married or have a civil partnership at an approved premises?
How many guests does the Register Office at Seaclose hold?
I need to order a copy certificate but the registration did not take place on the island. Where can I obtain a copy certificate?
Do we have to give any formal Notice?
How long is a marriage notice valid?
Which days can I get married in the Register Office?
Can I order another short birth certificate?
What documents do I need to bring in order to register a death?
How do I obtain a Certificate of no impediment?
What documents should I bring when giving notice for marriage or a Civil Partnership?
I do not live on the Isle of Wight, but am getting married there. Do I need to send any documents to you once I have given notice?
What is the cost of a wedding?
Where can I get married on the Isle of Wight apart from church?
I am ordering a copy of a certificate who do I make the cheque payable to?
TELL US ONCE What is Tell Us Once?
Are there any requirements to having a witness?
Can I change my surname on my passport before I get married?
Are civil partnership ceremonies available on the Isle of Wight?
I am interested in getting married abroad, are you able to provide some information on this?
Do we get a marriage certificate on the day of the wedding?
What information does the registrar require relating to the person who has died?
I do not live on the Island but need to register the death of someone who has died on the Isle of Wight. Do I need to come to the Island to do this?
How much does it cost to give notice of marriage?
Can we personalise our civil ceremony?
Do the couple who wish to give notice of a marriage or civil partnership on the Isle of Wight have to be either British citizens or citizens of an EEA (European Economic Area) country?
How long does a ceremony at an approved premises take?
I do not live on the Isle of Wight. Can I still marry or have a civil partnership there?
Will I receive a free death certificate when I register the death?
Do the child's natural parents have to re-register that child if it was born before they married?
How can I pay for my wedding?
How many days before my wedding do I need to give notice of marriage?
If the bride and/or groom are under 18years of age, do they need parental consent to get married?
Where can the Civil Partnership take place?
The time limit to register a death is within 5 days after death, but what if the death has been referred to the Coroner's Office for a post mortem?
Who can register a death?
How far back do the registrars records go?
Do I need to make an appointment to register my baby's birth?
TELL US ONCE What additional documents do I need to bring with me?
How much does a copy of the death certificate cost?
TELL US ONCE Who can use the Tell Us Once Service?
I live on the Island but need to register the death of someone who has died on the mainland. Do I need to go to the mainland to do this or can I register it here on the Island?
What is the procedure for registering a still birth?
TELL US ONCE I have recently registered a death and would now like to speak to someone about the Tell Us Once Service, who do I need to contact?
I am interested in researching my family history, can I do an historical search ?
How much does a copy of a marriage/Civil Partnership certificate cost?
What if myself or my partner is subject to immigration control during our stay in the UK?