In Scotland it is compulsory to register births, still-births, deaths, marriages and civil marriages. This can be carried out in any of the four registrars offices in Edinburgh.
The Registrars offices in Edinburgh operate by an appointment system. Please telephone the appropriate office to arrange an appointment.
Register a birth, Documents to take to the registrar's office.
Register a death, Documents to take to the registrar's office.
Documents to be submitted for Marriage in Scotland, Civil Marriages.
How to register for Civil partnership.
For information relating to burial facilities available within our cemeteries, requirements for memorials and arranging an interment.
Mortonhall crematorium is the only crematorium in Edinburgh which is run by the council. Find out about the facilities at the crematorium, memorials within the grounds and how to get to us.
