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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:
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 collection or first class postage.
The easiest way to apply is to use our online certificate application form.
You will need to pay for the certificate at the time of application.
You can apply for a marriage or civil partnership certificate by phoning the register office:
You will need:
Please phone 01273 292 016 during opening hours:
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: