Births, deaths and marriages

Births

We can help you register or re-register a birth and organise naming ceremonies. We can also provide copies of birth certificates and help with historical searches

Deaths, funerals and cremations

Information on registering a death and advice on burials, funerals, cremations and memorials

Marriages

We can help arrange weddings, commitment ceremonies and civil partnerships, including which venues are approved for weddings in York. We also issue copies of marriage certificates and help you perform historical searches

York Register Office

Staff at York Register Officer will advise you about registering births and deaths, arranging civil marriage ceremonies, baby naming ceremonies, commitment ceremonies (for same sex couples) and renewing vows