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Enfield Registry Office

Your complete guide to registry services in Enfield, North London. Get certificates, book appointments, and access all essential information for births, marriages, and civil partnerships.

Important: All registry services at Enfield Registry Office operate on an appointment-only basis. Office closes at 12:30pm every Tuesday for staff training.

Registry Services in Enfield

Enfield Registry Office, housed in one of Enfield’s most notable buildings on Gentleman’s Row, provides essential civil registration services for Enfield and North London. This elegant Georgian building, dating back to the late 18th century, offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern registry services with sweeping views over the New River.

Birth Certificates

Official birth certificates for births registered in Enfield

From £12.50

Marriage Certificates

Certified copies of marriage registrations

From £12.50

Civil Partnerships

Official civil partnership certificates and registrations

From £12.50

Priority Service

Next-day delivery if ordered before 4pm

£38.50

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Enfield Registry Office operates strictly on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 020 8379 1000 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) or using their online forms. Please note that the office closes at 12:30pm every Tuesday for staff training, though reception services remain available until 4:45pm.

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 typically processed within 15 working days. Priority service costs £38.50 for next-day delivery if ordered before 4pm. Additional search fees of £3.50 apply if you don’t have complete reference details.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Enfield Registry Office is conveniently located on Gentleman’s Row in Enfield town centre. Excellent public transport links include bus routes 175, 192, 329, 65, and U9. The nearest stations are Enfield Chase (Piccadilly Line) and Enfield Town (Great Northern line), both within walking distance.

Parking Information

Limited parking is available – two cars per ceremony on weekdays, with the front car park available for a limited number of cars on Saturdays. Some surrounding parking is permit-only from 8am-6:30pm Monday-Saturday. We recommend using Little Park Gardens car park or other town centre car parks.

Accessibility

For satellite navigation, use postcode EN1 3ES. The building features Georgian architecture with internal staircases and reception rooms, and accessibility information is available upon request.

Historic Gentleman’s Row Building

Enfield Registry Office is housed in a remarkable Georgian building featuring:

  • Naval Heritage – Former home of Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), contemporary of Nelson
  • Admiral’s Suite – Elegant ceremony room seating 40 guests with standing room
  • Georgian Architecture – Dating back to the late 18th century with sweeping entrance
  • New River Views – Prominent position with beautiful river vistas
  • Courtyard Setting – French windows opening onto pretty rear courtyard
  • British Citizenship – Offers nationality checking and citizenship ceremonies

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