Sheffield Registry Office

Registry Services in Sheffield

Sheffield Register Office is magnificently housed in the Grade I listed Town Hall on Norfolk Street, providing essential civil registration services for Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area. This Renaissance Revival building, constructed between 1890-1897 and opened by Queen Victoria, offers multiple elegant ceremony rooms in one of England’s most spectacular civic buildings, making it both a historic and affordable wedding venue.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Sheffield Register Office operates exclusively on pre-booked appointments with no walk-in services available. You can book appointments by calling 0114 203 9423 or through Sheffield City Council’s online booking system. As one of Yorkshire’s most popular registry venues, advance booking is essential, particularly for the highly sought-after ceremony rooms.

Required Documents

When applying for any certificate, you’ll need to provide:

• Valid photo identification (passport, driving licence)
• Full name as registered on the original certificate
• Date of event (birth or marriage)
• Place where event was registered
• For births: mother’s maiden name
• For marriages: spouse’s full name

Processing and Fees

Standard certificates cost £12.50 and are typically processed within 15 working days. Priority service costs £38.50 for next-day delivery if ordered before 4pm. Currently, only cash payments are accepted over the counter for certificates, though this is being addressed. Ceremony bookings require a £30 non-refundable provisional fee.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Sheffield Register Office is located in the iconic Town Hall on Norfolk Street, in the heart of Sheffield city centre. The entrance is on Norfolk Street at the back of the Town Hall, opposite St Paul’s Hotel. Sheffield is a major transport hub with excellent rail connections to London, Manchester, Leeds, and throughout Yorkshire and the Midlands.

City Centre Setting

Located in Sheffield’s vibrant city centre, the register office is surrounded by the beautiful Peace Gardens, Winter Gardens, and numerous cultural attractions. The nearby tram stop at Cathedral and multiple bus routes make it easily accessible from across South Yorkshire and beyond.

Parking and Access

The venue doesn’t have its own car park, but on-street marked Blue Badge bays are available. Nine registrar rooms of varying sizes are available, with accessible toilet facilities provided. The building offers level access and professional amenities befitting this prestigious Grade I listed venue.

Historic Victorian Town Hall

Sheffield Register Office in the Town Hall features:

• Royal Heritage – Grade I listed building opened by Queen Victoria in 1897, reflecting Sheffield’s industrial boom
• Renaissance Revival – Stunning architectural style with grand staircase and marble Lord Mayor statue
• Multiple Ceremony Rooms – Loxley Room (16 guests), Arundel/Norfolk/Hallam Rooms (45-56 guests), Mirror Mandela Room
• Peace Gardens Views – Ceremony rooms overlook the beautiful Peace Gardens in Sheffield city centre
• Winter Gardens Access – Adjacent covered venue perfect for wedding photography regardless of weather
• Affordable Excellence – One of Sheffield’s most inexpensive yet prestigious wedding venues