Eastleigh Registry Office

Registry Services in Eastleigh

Eastleigh Register Office is conveniently located on the first floor of Eastleigh Library within the Swan Centre, providing essential civil registration services for Eastleigh and surrounding Hampshire areas. This historic railway town, originally known as ‘East leah’ in 932 (meaning a clearing in the forest), developed rapidly after 1838 with the arrival of the London and South Western Railway. Now serving as a modern registry location with excellent transport links and accessibility in the heart of this vibrant Hampshire town.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Eastleigh 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 railway town location with excellent connections to London, Southampton and Winchester, 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

Eastleigh Register Office is perfectly located in the Swan Centre in the heart of Eastleigh. The historic railway town offers excellent transport connections with Eastleigh Railway Station just 420 yards away, providing direct links to London Waterloo, Southampton, Winchester, and the North of England. The M27 and M3 motorways are easily accessible, making it ideal for visitors from across the South Coast.

Swan Centre Facilities

The Swan Shopping Centre offers full accessibility with lift access to the first floor library location, accessible toilets, and comprehensive shopping facilities. Public parking is available nearby, and the centre is just a 5-minute walk from Eastleigh bus station with excellent public transport connections throughout Hampshire.

Hampshire Railway Heritage

Located in the heart of historic Eastleigh, famous for its railway heritage dating back to 1838 and home to the renowned railway works. The town’s position between Winchester and Southampton, near Southampton Airport, provides couples with excellent access to both historic Hampshire settings and modern transport links for wedding celebrations.

Historic Railway Town Setting

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

• Saxon Origins – Originally ‘East leah’ (clearing in the forest) recorded in 932, developing through centuries as agricultural hamlets
• Railway Heritage – Transformed from 1838 with London and South Western Railway, creating a thriving industrial town
• Swan Centre Location – Modern shopping complex housing registry services in Eastleigh Library on first floor
• Historic Station – Grade II listed station house designed by Sir William Tite, originally called Bishopstoke in 1839
• Railway Works Legacy – Famous carriage and locomotive works established 1884-1909, creating the modern town
• Transport Hub – Strategic position between Winchester and Southampton with direct London connections