Register a birth or death

Greenfield Register Office provides registration services for births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships. You can book an appointment to register a vital event.

Registering a birth

You must register a birth within 42 days of the child being born. The registration can be made by either parent, or by a person present at the birth or in the district when the birth occurred.

What you need to bring

Medical certificate from the hospital or midwife
Proof of address (e.g., utility bill or passport)
Birth certificate of the parent(s) if available
Marriage or civil partnership certificate if applicable

Registering a death

You must register a death within 5 days (8 days in exceptional circumstances). The death can be registered by a relative, someone present at the death, or the person arranging the funeral.

What you need to bring

Medical certificate cause of death
Birth certificate or passport of the deceased
Marriage or civil partnership certificate if applicable
Proof of address

Appointment booking

Appointments are recommended but not mandatory. Walk-ins are welcome at the Register Office during opening hours.

Register Office details

Address: Greenfield Register Office, 15 Market Square, Greenfield, GF2 3CD
Phone: 01234 567 895
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Other services

The Register Office also provides:

Marriage and civil partnership bookings
Wedding and civil ceremony venue hire
Genealogy and family history research
Certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates