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
Answer: Yes, if the natural parents of the child/children are marrying one another they are required to re-register any children that they have had together prior to the marriage. This will show the change in surname of the mother. If the child was not born on the Island, the re-registration can be taken by declaration with the information then sent to the relevant mainland Register Office. If the marriage occured anywhere other than England or Wales please contact the Register Office on: 01983 823233 for further information. At the appointment the parent(s)must bring with them the completed form for re-registration (LA1 - available from the Isle of Wight Register Office) The form must be fully completed, signed and dated by both parents after the date of their marriage, although only one parent need attend. If a replacement birth certificate is required, the cost of each cerificate is £4.00 on the day of re-registration and £10.00 after the day of registration.