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Leicester Register Office

Leicester, Leicestershire

Leicester Register Office is run by Leicester City Council and registers births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships that take place in the city. The service also arranges citizenship ceremonies and copy certificates.

Information checked against official Leicester City Council sources. Last checked: 17 August 2026. Always confirm fees and availability when you book.

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Marrying in this district

You give notice of marriage in person at the register office for the district where you have lived for the last 7 full days — which may not be this one, even if you marry here. In standard cases you then wait 28 days before the ceremony can take place.

The council's registration service arranges marriage, civil partnership and other ceremonies for events taking place in Leicester.

Your steps, in order

The 60-second check works out which route applies to you, your notice period, and what to do in what order.

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Simply Married is an independent planning service and is not affiliated with Leicester City Council. We can't give notice or make bookings on your behalf.