Birth, marriage/civil partnerships and death

Life events that happen in Scotland must be registered in Scotland. In Edinburgh you can choose to visit any one of our four Registrar's offices.They all operate an appointment system so remember to call and book an appointment before your visit.

How to register a birth

All the information you need about registering your baby's birth in Scotland

How to register a death

All the information you need to register a death that happened in Scotland

Planning your wedding in Edinburgh

All the information you need to organise your special day

Planning your civil partnership in Edinburgh

All the information you need to organise your special day

All the Registrar's Offices in Edinburgh

The four Registrar's offices in the Edinburgh district

Nationality Checking Service

All the information you need to book an appointment in Edinburgh 

Settlement Checking Service

All the information you need to book an appointment in Edinburgh