Andover Registry Office

Registry Services in Andover

Andover Register Office is conveniently located within Andover Library at the Chantry Centre, providing essential civil registration services for Andover and the wider Test Valley district. This historic market town, dating back to Saxon times when King Edred built a royal hunting lodge here in 950 AD, now serves as a modern registry location offering comprehensive services in the heart of Hampshire’s Test Valley, with excellent transport links and accessible facilities.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Andover Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 0300 555 1392 or emailing registration.hq@hants.gov.uk. Hampshire Registration Service is available for bookings Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9:30am-4pm. As a popular market town location with excellent accessibility, advance booking is essential.

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 costs £38.50 for next-day delivery if ordered before 4pm. One certificate is included with every ceremony booking, with additional copies available at the time of booking payment.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Andover Register Office is perfectly located in the Chantry Centre in the heart of Andover. The historic market town offers excellent transport connections with Andover Railway Station just 14 minutes walk away, providing direct links to London (1 hour 10 minutes), Winchester, and Southampton. The A303 and A34 provide excellent road access from across the South of England.

Accessibility and Parking

The Chantry Centre offers full accessibility with lift access, hearing loop facilities, accessible toilets, and baby changing facilities. Disabled parking for Blue Badge holders is available off-site, with public car parks throughout Andover town centre. Andover Bus Station is just 1 minute walk from the Chantry Centre.

Test Valley Setting

Located in the beautiful Test Valley district of Hampshire, Andover combines historic charm with modern convenience. The town’s position on the River Anton, surrounded by chalk hills and near Salisbury Plain, provides couples with stunning Hampshire countryside for wedding photography, just 14 miles from Winchester and 35 miles north of Southampton.

Historic Market Town Setting

Andover Register Office benefits from the town’s rich heritage featuring:

• Saxon Heritage – Historic market town dating back to 950 AD when King Edred built a royal hunting lodge
• Royal Connections – Site of Saxon parliament meetings and Viking King Olaf’s baptism in 994 AD
• Chantry Centre Location – Modern shopping complex housing registry services, library, and retail facilities
• Georgian Architecture – Elegant 18th-century buildings reflecting the town’s importance as a coaching stop
• Market Town Heritage – Traditional markets on Thursdays and Saturdays, plus monthly Second Sunday markets
• Transport Hub – Historic position on London-Exeter route, now served by modern rail and road networks