Rotherham Registry Office

Registry Services in Rotherham

Rotherham Register Office is housed within the modern Riverside House on Main Street, serving as the comprehensive registry facility for the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. This purpose-built council building, opened in 2011, provides approximately 172,000 square feet of high-quality office accommodation and houses the registry office alongside the central library, café, and customer services, making it a convenient one-stop location for all civil registration needs in South Yorkshire.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Rotherham Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 01709 823542 between 8:30am and 5:00pm or emailing registrationservice@rotherham.gov.uk. The service is fully booked frequently, so new appointments are released every week – please keep checking the website for availability, especially if your requirements are time-sensitive.

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 can be pre-ordered at the time of appointment booking by credit or debit card only. Birth certificates are available for £12.50 including a £1 optional certificate wallet. For births registered over 42 days ago, special arrangements may be required when calling the office directly.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Rotherham Register Office is perfectly located in Riverside House on Main Street, facing the beautiful River Don in Rotherham town centre. The nearest National Rail station is Rotherham Central, and there are bus stops within 150 metres of the venue, providing excellent transport links across South Yorkshire and beyond.

Industrial Heritage Setting

Located in Rotherham, a historic market town in South Yorkshire with a rich industrial heritage, particularly known for steel production and engineering. The modern Riverside House provides a contemporary setting while serving this traditional Yorkshire community, offering couples and families professional registry services in the heart of the region.

Parking and Access

Please note there is no public parking directly at Riverside House other than designated disabled parking spaces. The nearest public car park is The Statutes car park. The building is fully wheelchair accessible with level access to all services, and features modern facilities including customer service desks at 70cm height and accessible changing facilities.

Modern Riverside House Facility

Rotherham Register Office in Riverside House features:

• Modern Architecture – Purpose-built council building opened in 2011 with high-quality office accommodation
• Multi-Purpose Facility – Houses registry office, Rotherham Central Library, café, and customer services
• Comprehensive Layout – 172,000 square feet arranged across 3 wings over 4, 5 and 6 storeys
• Accessible Design – Full wheelchair access, level entry, and modern accessibility features throughout
• Central Location – Main Street position facing River Don with excellent transport connections
• Professional Services – Dedicated registry reception and customer service facilities with trained staff