Apply for a copy of a marriage or civil partnership certificate
Find out how to apply for a copy of a marriage or civil partnership certificate, how much it costs and how to obtain certificates from outside Brighton & Hove.
Anyone can apply for a copy of a marriage or civil partnership certificate if the ceremony took place in Brighton & Hove or Steyning as long as you know some important information about the ceremony:
- date of marriage or civil partnership
- venue of marriage or civil partnership
- full name of both partners at the time of the marriage or civil partnership
- any other surname used before the marriage or civil partnership
- address of both partners (if you are applying for a copy of a civil partnership certificate)
What are our costs and fees
Our standard service costs £11. Certificates will be issued after 15 working days by second class post
We also offer a 24 hour priority service if you require a certificate urgently. This costs £35.
Priority applications must be made by midday for next day delivery.
Apply online
The easiest way to apply is by using our online certificate application form.
You will need to pay for the certificate at the time of application.
Apply by phone
You can apply for a marriage or civil partnership certificate by phoning the register office:
You will need:
- details of the person whose marriage or civil partnership certificate you are applying for (as listed above)
- a daytime contact phone number where you can easily be reached, in case we need to contact you
- to pay for the certificate at the time of application
Please phone 01273 292 016 during opening hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am to 12 noon
- Wednesday: 10am to 12 noon
Obtain certificates from elsewhere
We only hold records of births, marriages, civil partnership and deaths which occurred in Brighton & Hove or Steyning. If you wish to apply for a certificate from anywhere else in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland you may find the following links useful: