Southwark Register Office
London
Southwark Register Office registers births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships for the London Borough of Southwark and holds records for the borough's districts back to 1837. It also issues copy certificates and arranges citizenship ceremonies.
Information checked against official Southwark 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 marriage and civil partnership pages cover giving notice, registering venues and finding a ceremony venue in the borough.
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.
Take the free checkSimply Married is an independent planning service and is not affiliated with Southwark Council. We can't give notice or make bookings on your behalf.