Births, Marriages & Death

Registration Services COVID-19 Update

Births

A child born in Scotland must be registered in Scotland within 21 days.

Marriages

Changes have been made to our registrar services due to COVID-19.

Civil Partnership

A civil partnership registration can take place at any office.

Register a Death

All deaths occurring in Scotland must be registered in Scotland within 8 days of their occurrence.

Cemeteries

We care for and manage 35 Cemeteries, 24 Churchyards and one Woodland Cemetery.

Tell us once

Tell Us Once is a service which helps you tell the government just once about the birth of your baby or about a person's death.

Appointment with a Registrar

Please ensure you have checked out the availability below for your preferred office prior to filling in the online form.

Change of Name

Any person whose birth is registered in Scotland or who was legally adopted in Scotland may apply for a recorded change of name.

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