As the Registration Services area is quite complex, with different legislation and barriers for each section, so we have created a few Frequently Asked Questions to help you.

If you still require more information then please do not hesitate to contact any of the Register Offices across Leicestershire as staff would be more than happy to help.

We have split up the FAQ’s into the following sections: -

If you have a question that you would like to ask a member of the Registration Services staff, then please use the Feedback Form to contact us.

Births

We have created a page dedicated to Birth Registering questions which will hopefully answer any questions you may have but if you feel that you require further information then either fill in the online Feedback Form or call our Register Offices and one of our friendly staff will help you.

Please see the Birth FAQ page for the answers to the following questions.

Where and when to register a birth
Who can register a birth?
What information needs to be supplied
What certificates will be issued?
How do I register a birth after 12 months?
Where to get further advice

Deaths

We have created a page dedicated to Death Registering questions which will hopefully answer any questions you may have but if you feel that you require further information then either fill in the online Feedback Form or call our Register Offices and one of our friendly staff will help you.

Please see the Death FAQ page for the answers to the following questions.

Where and when to register a death?
Who can register a death?
What information needs to be supplied for the registration of a death?
What certificate will be issued?
What if a body is to be taken out of England or Wales?
Where can I get further advice on registering a death?

Marriages

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We have created a page dedicated to Marriage questions which will hopefully answer any questions you may have but if you feel that you require further information then either fill in the online Feedback Form or call our Register Offices and one of our friendly staff will help you.

Please see the Marriage FAQ page for the answers to the following questions.

Where can I get married?
Can I get married outdoors?
How soon can I book my marriage date?
Are there any legal requirements?
What documents do I need?
What will happen on the day of my marriage?
I want to get married abroad. What happens now?
I will be changing my name when I get married, how do I change my passport?

Civil Partnerships

We have created a page dedicated to Civil Partnership questions which will hopefully answer any questions you may have but if you feel that you require further information then either fill in the online Feedback Form or call our Register Offices and one of our friendly staff will help you.

Please see the Civil Partnership FAQ page for the answers to the following questions.