Here at the East Riding Registration Service we would like to make registering a birth, marriage or death as easy as possible by giving you all the information you require.
Births
Congratulations... on the birth of your baby
You must register the birth of your child within 42 days of the birth.you may register at any of the Registration Offices throughout the East Riding area. If you decide to register at any other Register Office in England and Wales you will need to make what is called a 'declaration'; in this case a certificate will be sent to you in the post. Please note there is an appointment system in all offices
The mother of the child can automatically register the birth, the father can only do so if you were married at the time of the birth unless:
- you both attend in person at the Registration Office
- he makes a statutory declaration of his paternity, using the official form obtainable from us
- there is a court order in force or a parental responsibility agreement
What documents and information do I need to register a birth?
For the baby
- the date and place of the baby's birth (time, if a multiple birth)
- the sex of the baby
- the forenames and surname of the baby
For the mother
- your forenames and surname, your maiden name if you are, or, ever have been married
- your date and place of birth
- your address at the time of the birth
- your occupation at the time or any time prior to the birth
- if you are married, the date of your marriage
- the number of previous children by your present husband or former husband
For the father
- your forenames and surname
- your date and place of birth
- your occupation at the time or any time prior to the birth
- if married, the date of your marriage
Fees
- a short birth certificate is issued free of charge
- a full birth certificate is £3.50
- please note we can only accept cash or cheques for transactions of less than £7
Marriages
Congratulations... on your forthcoming marriage
The following places have been officially registered for marriages:
- A register office
- Rooms in registration offices
- An approved building
- A place of religious worship in your district of residence or one outside the district, which one of you uses as a place of worship.
The Church of England and the Church of Wales are able to issue their own paperwork. People from other religions must come to the register office to give notice of their Marriage.
If you want a civil ceremony and you live in the East Riding, then you must each give notice in person at the Registration office of your choice. This needs to be done not more than 12 months before the wedding. Please note that an appointment system is in operation at all offices.
When you arrive to give notice of your marriage, the Registrar will ask you to sign a legal declaration that the details in the notice are correct. If you sign your name to false information you may find yourself the subject of a legal investigation and possibly prosecution.
What documents and information do I need to give notice of a marriage?
- Proof of identity: This could be passports.
- Proof of residence: In the absence of a passport proof of name in use can be verified by the production of a birth certificate plus a further document e.g. driving licence, medical card, council tax bill or utility bill.
- Consent must be obtained if you are under 18 years of age.
- If you have been married before: bring a document to show the marriage has ended, a death certificate or a decree absolute if you are divorced
- the appropriate fee.
If any documents are in a language other than English, you will need to get these translated before giving them to the Superintendent Registrar. They will be submitted to the Registrar General for verification.
Ceremony Webcam Service
For friends and relatives who cannot be with you on your special day, our Beverley, Goole, Bridlington and Pocklington webcams are available, to webcast your marriage ceremony over the internet at your request. You will need to tell your friends and relatives the time and date of the ceremony. The pictures will refresh every 5 seconds. You do not need any special software to view the images.
Greetings
You can also send a greeting to the newly weds by emailing the relevant Registry Office -
ceremonies.beverley@eastriding.gov.uk
ceremonies.goole@eastriding.gov.uk
ceremonies.pocklington@eastriding.gov.uk
ceremonies.bridlington@eastriding.gov.uk
When sending a ceremony email, please ensure that you include the surnames of the bride and groom and the the date and the time of the marriage. Please ensure that your email arrives well in advance of the ceremony in order that we can deliver them promptly.
Deaths
With deepest sympathy... on your sad loss
When someone dies in the East Riding then the death must be registered within five days unless a coroner is involved. This can be done by making an appointment with us. If you decide to register at another Register Office in England and Wales outside of the district, then you will need to make what is called a declaration; you will need to produce a medical certificate indicating the cause of death. Please note that there is an appointment system in all offices.
Who can register a death?
- A relative of the deceased
- Any adult who was present at the death
- The person who instructs the undertaker about the funeral
The information you provide lets us produce the death certificate, compile statistics of deaths nationally and in the East Riding area and forward information to various departments according to the Births and Deaths Regulations Act.
What documents and information do I need to provide to register a death?
- Medical certificate of death issued by a doctor, unless a coroner is involved.
- When and where the death happened.
- The full name and usual address of the deceased person.
- The person's maiden name in the case of a married woman.
- The deceased person's date and place of birth.
- The deceased person's occupation and details of any pensions.
- If the deceased person is a married woman or a widow, her husband's name and occupation.
- The deceased person's medical card or NHS number.
There is no charge for registering a death. Free notifications will be given to you for use by the undertaker and for the Department of Social Security. Death certificates are available at a cost of £3.50 each (photocopies are not acceptable). We can only accept cash and cheques for transactions of less than £7.
Where can I find a registration office?
The following registration matters - births, deaths, and marriages -can be dealt with and/or arranged at any of the offices in the East Riding Area. You can contact your local office (details below) or you may contact the East Riding's main Register Office, at Walkergate House, Beverley. Tel 01482 393600 Fax 01482 873414 email registration.service@eastriding.gov.uk
Walkergate House, Walkergate, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BP
Tel: 01482 393600
Fax: 01482 873414
Email: registration.service@eastriding.gov.uk
Opening hours: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday: 9.00am to 4.00pm Friday
An appointment system is in operation.
Contact The Register Office at Walkergate House to discuss other celebratory services such as Naming Ceremonies, Renewal of Marriage Vows and Civil Funeral Ceremonies. You should also contact Beverley if you need a copy certificate.
Please note that this office closes on the first Wednesday of each month at 1pm.
Cottingham Registration Office
Civic Centre, Market Green, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire HU16 5QG
Tel: 01482 393565/6
Fax: 01482 393567
Opening hours: 9.00 am 12 pm, 1pm to to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday
9.00 am to 12pm, 1pm to 4.00 pm Friday
An appointment system is in operation. Please note that this office closes on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon.
Bridlington Registration Office
The Town Hall, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire YO16 4LP
Tel: 01482 393570/1
Fax: 01482 393572
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm - 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm, Friday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm - 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
An appointment system is in operation. Please note that this office closes on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon.
Driffield Registration Office
51 Manorfield Road, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 5JE
Tel: 01377 254051
Opening hours: Tuesday 10am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 10am to 12pm
An appointment system is in operation.
Pocklington Registration office
Monday closed.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am to 12.30pm
Thursday: 10am to 12.30pm, 1pm to 3pm
Friday: 10am to 12.30, 1.30pm to 3pm
An appointment system is in operation.
Goole Registration Office
Council Offices, Church Street ,Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 5BG
Tel: 01482 393580/1
Fax: 01482 393582
Opening hours: Tuesday and Friday: 10am to 12.30pm.
Wednesday and Thursday: 12.30pm to 2pm
An appointment system is in operation.
Withernsea Registration Office
The Customer Service Centre, 243 Queen Street, Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU19 2HH
Tel: 01482 393568
Opening hours: Monday 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm and Thursday 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
An appointment system is in operation.
Hedon Registration Outstation
The Customer Service Centre, 2 New Road, Hedon, East Riding of Yorkshire
Appointments must be made by contacting The Register Office at Beverley, Tel 01482 393600
Hessle Registration Outstation
The Customer Service Centre, Peeler House, Ferriby Road, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0RQ
Appointments must be made by contacting The Register Office at Beverley, Tel 01482 393600
