Wrexham Registry Office

Registry Services in Wrexham

Wrexham Register Office is housed in the historic Guildhall, serving as the principal registration office for Wrexham County Borough in North Wales. This distinguished venue provides comprehensive civil registration services including births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, and citizenship ceremonies. With services available in both Welsh and English, the office reflects the bilingual heritage of Wales while offering modern, professional registration services for the community and visitors from across North Wales.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Wrexham Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 01978 298997 or emailing registration@wrexham.gov.uk. When contacting the office, you will be asked whether you prefer to conduct your registration in Welsh or English. Birth registrations must be completed within 42 days of the child being born, requiring an in-person visit to the register office.

Required Documents

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

• Valid photo identification (passport, driving licence)
• Your child’s ‘red book’ (personal child health record) for birth registrations
• Full name as registered on the original certificate
• Date and place where event occurred
• For births: mother’s and father’s details if both are to be included
• For deaths: medical examiner’s certificate

Payment and Processing

All certificates cost £12.50 each and payment is required when placing the order. Wrexham County Borough Council does not accept cheque payments – you will need to call 01978 298997 to arrange payment for certificates. For death registrations, the registrar will email the green form (certificate for burial or cremation) directly to your chosen funeral director, streamlining the process during difficult times.

Planning Your Visit

Historic Guildhall Location

The Guildhall is located in the heart of Wrexham town centre, easily accessible from across North Wales and the Welsh borders. Wrexham, as the largest town in North Wales, offers excellent transport connections including regular bus services, rail links, and road access from the A483 and A55. The historic Guildhall provides a distinguished setting for life’s important moments.

Bilingual Services

Reflecting Wales’ proud bilingual heritage, Wrexham Register Office offers all services in both Welsh and English. When making your appointment, you can specify your language preference to ensure your registration experience is conducted in your preferred language. This commitment to Welsh language services demonstrates the office’s dedication to serving the diverse community of North Wales.

Office Hours and Access

The register office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm, with a lunch break closure between 1pm and 2pm. All services are by appointment only, ensuring dedicated time and attention for each registration. The Guildhall’s central location makes it easily accessible for residents across Wrexham County Borough and visitors from surrounding areas.

Comprehensive Registration Services

Wrexham Register Office provides a full range of civil registration services including:

• Birth Registrations – Must be completed within 42 days, with bilingual service options
• Death Registrations – Legally required within 5 days of medical examiner’s certificate
• Marriage Services – Civil marriages and registrar attendance at approved venues
• Civil Partnerships – Full registration and ceremonial services for civil partnerships
• Citizenship Ceremonies – Official British citizenship ceremonies welcoming new citizens
• Copy Certificates – Certified copies of all registration documents at £12.50 each