Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships: frequently asked questions

Where and when should I register my baby`s birth?

Can I change the date of my marriage or civil partnership ceremony once it has been booked?

Can I make an appointment to view the ceremony room in Belfast City Hall?

Can we have our marriage or civil partnership ceremony in a venue of our choice?

How do I get a copy of a death certificate?

How do I register a death?

How much does a marriage or civil partnership ceremony cost?

How much notice should I give if I am thinking about getting married or forming a civil partnership?

I am 17. Can I get married/ form a civil partnership?

I am a business owner. How can I apply for a licence to hold marriages and civil partnerships?

I am not married to my baby`s father. Will he be named on my baby`s birth certificate?

I can`t come in to register my child`s birth. Can someone else do it instead?

I have been married before. Can I still take part in a marriage or civil partnership ceremony?

I need to cancel my marriage or civil partnership ceremony. What should I do?

I want to change my child`s name on his/her birth certificate. Can I do this?

What will I receive when I register a birth?

Where can I get a copy of a marriage or civil partnership registration?