Lincoln Registry Office

Registry Services in Lincoln

Lincoln Register Office is located on Lindum Road, providing essential civil registration services for Lincoln and the wider Lincolnshire area. This historic cathedral city, home to the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral which was once the world’s tallest building (1311-1548), offers registry services in the heart of one of England’s most significant medieval cities. Lincoln’s rich heritage, from Roman Lindum Colonia to its famous cathedral and castle housing an original copy of Magna Carta, provides a stunning backdrop for life’s important celebrations.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Lincoln Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 01522 782244 or emailing registration@lincolnshire.gov.uk. As the historic county town of Lincolnshire and home to one of England’s most magnificent cathedrals, advance booking is essential, particularly during peak wedding seasons and around Lincoln’s famous Christmas Market period.

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 15 working days. Priority service is available for faster processing. Ceremony fees start from £86 for registrar attendance at religious buildings, with full ceremony packages available at the register office.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Lincoln Register Office is conveniently located on Lindum Road in the historic city of Lincoln. The city offers excellent transport connections by rail and road, with Lincoln Central railway station providing direct services to London, Sheffield, and Nottingham. The A1, A46, and A15 roads provide easy access from across the East Midlands and beyond.

Historic City Setting

Lincoln’s position atop Castle Hill offers spectacular views across Lincolnshire. The city’s medieval quarter, including the famous Steep Hill, Bailgate, and the area around the cathedral and castle, provides couples with unparalleled historic backdrops for wedding photography. The proximity to Lincoln Cathedral and Castle creates a truly majestic setting for civil ceremonies.

Lincolnshire Heritage

As the county town of Lincolnshire, Lincoln combines urban convenience with easy access to the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, including the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The city’s rich history spanning Roman, medieval, and modern periods provides couples with diverse and stunning locations for their special day.

Historic Cathedral City Setting

Lincoln Register Office benefits from the city’s extraordinary heritage featuring:

• Lincoln Cathedral – Magnificent Gothic cathedral that was the world’s tallest building (1311-1548) at 525 feet high
• Magna Carta Heritage – Lincoln Castle houses one of only four surviving original copies of Magna Carta from 1215
• Roman Heritage – Built on the site of Roman Lindum Colonia with Newport Arch, the UK’s oldest arch still used by traffic
• Medieval Importance – Once England’s third largest city and major center for wool trade in the medieval period
• Steep Hill – Famous historic street dating from 1st century, originally part of Roman Ermine Street
• Lincoln Imp – Famous stone carving in the cathedral that became the symbol of the city