Halifax Registry Office

Registry Services in Halifax

Calderdale Registration Service is beautifully located at the historic Spring Hall on Huddersfield Road in Halifax. This magnificent mansion, with its 17th-century cellars and original 1871 features including a painted and galleried Arts and Crafts grand staircase, has been carefully renovated and serves as both the registration office and a stunning wedding venue. Since 2011, couples have been able to celebrate their ceremonies in the Hall’s elegant ground floor suite.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Calderdale Registration Service operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 01422 288 080 or emailing register.office@calderdale.gov.uk. For ceremony bookings, contact ceremonies.team@calderdale.gov.uk. The office also offers online certificate ordering and web chat services during business hours for added convenience.

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 processed within 10 working days. Priority service costs £38.50 with next working day processing for orders placed before 3pm (Monday to Friday only). Online and phone ordering available. Certificates are posted using Signed For® 1st Class delivery to UK addresses for an additional £2.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Calderdale Registration Service is located at Spring Hall on Huddersfield Road in Halifax, easily accessible from the M62 motorway and local bus routes. Halifax railway station provides connections to Manchester, Leeds, and Bradford. The nearest bus stop is Spring Hall Lane, making the office convenient for public transport users across the Calderdale area.

Historic Spring Hall

Spring Hall is a magnificent mansion with a rich history dating back to 1614, though the current building was constructed in 1870. During World War I, it served as a hospital. After extensive renovation in 2009, this beautiful building now houses the registration service while retaining its historic character with original features including painted Arts and Crafts staircase and 17th-century cellars.

Special Notes

The office is closed for staff training between 9am and 11am on the first Wednesday of each month. Web chat support is available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. For Saturday enquiries, email contact is preferred. The building offers both administrative services and beautiful ceremony spaces in one historic location.

Historic Spring Hall Mansion

Calderdale Registration Service at Spring Hall features:

• Historic Mansion – Beautiful building dating from 1870 with 17th-century cellars and original features
• Arts and Crafts Staircase – Magnificent painted and galleried grand staircase from the Victorian era
• Ground Floor Suite – Elegant ceremony room available for weddings and civil partnerships since 2011
• Halifax Heritage – Part of Halifax’s rich industrial and cultural heritage in the heart of Calderdale
• Modern Facilities – Carefully renovated in 2009 combining historic charm with contemporary services
• Comprehensive Services – Full registration services plus ceremony venue in one beautiful location