Births, Deaths and Marriages

Register a birth

How to register a birth (live and still births)

Register a death

How to register a death and how to apply for Probate

Marriage and civil partnership

Arranging a marriage or civil partnership including approved venues

Order copy certificates

How to get a certified copy birth, death or marriage certificate

Adoption

How to apply for an adoption certificate or a certified copy of an original birth certificate

Records Held

What records do Civil Registry hold, and what information do they provide 

Civil Registry opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9am to 4.30pm

Friday: 9am to 4pm

Travel Information

If travelling to the Civil Registry Office by car, we recommend that you check in advance your parking options. There are various free disc parking zones nearby, as well as convenient car parks, some of which can be paid for prior online. If you need to get hold of a parking disc they are usually available from vehicle hire firms, the Sea Terminal, Douglas, Police Stations, Post Offices and local Commissioners' Offices throughout the Island. Please use the links to understand your options prior to visiting the Civil Registry as parking may not always be available at your parking place of choice.

If you wish to come to the office using public transport, see the latest information on the services and how you can buy tickets. If you wish to plan your journey on the bus, this can be achieved through Traveline. There is also a Transport Infoline available at +44 1624 662525.

Enquiries

For all enquiries, please contact us through one of our options below:

Registration offices are also available in:

• Castletown
• Peel
• Ramsey