Epping Registry Office

Registry Services in Epping

Epping Register Office is conveniently located within Epping Library on St John Road, providing essential civil registration services for Epping and the wider Essex area. This historic market town, dating back to 1253 when King Henry III granted charter status for the weekly Monday market, sits beautifully on a ridge between the River Roding and River Lea valleys. Surrounded by the ancient Epping Forest and just 17 miles northeast of central London with excellent Central Line connections, Epping offers registry services in one of Essex’s most charming and accessible locations.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Epping Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 0345 603 7632 or emailing registration@essex.gov.uk. If you’re running late for your appointment, please let them know – if you’re more than 10 minutes late, you’ll likely need to reschedule. As a popular market town location with excellent London Underground connections via the Central Line, 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 is available for faster processing. Civil ceremony deposits vary from £50-£120 depending on ceremony type and venue, with a £25 charge for each alteration made after booking.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Epping Register Office is perfectly located within Epping Library on St John Road in the heart of this historic market town. Epping offers exceptional transport connections as the terminus for London Underground’s Central Line, providing direct access from central London. The M11 and M25 motorways are easily accessible, and the town sits on the ridge between beautiful river valleys with excellent road connections throughout Essex.

Epping Forest Setting

Epping is uniquely positioned at the northern end of the magnificent Epping Forest, a 2,400-hectare area of ancient woodland managed by the City of London Corporation. This provides couples with unparalleled access to stunning natural settings for wedding photography, including over 50,000 ancient pollard trees, some over 1,000 years old, and more than 100 lakes and ponds throughout the forest.

Historic Market Town Charm

As a market town with nearly 800 years of continuous market trading (every Monday since 1253), Epping combines historic charm with modern convenience. The town’s vibrant High Street offers numerous shops, cafes, restaurants, and the famous Epping Market, while maintaining easy access to London and excellent local amenities for wedding celebrations.

Historic Market Town & Forest Setting

Epping Register Office benefits from the town’s unique heritage featuring:

• Ancient Market Charter – Continuous weekly Monday market since 1253, granted by King Henry III
• Epping Forest Heritage – Surrounded by 2,400 hectares of ancient woodland with over 50,000 ancient trees
• Central Line Terminus – Direct London Underground connection making it highly accessible from central London
• Churchill Connection – Represented by Winston Churchill as MP from 1924-1945 in the old Epping division
• Ridge Location – Elevated position between River Roding and River Lea valleys with beautiful countryside views
• Conservation Area – Historic High Street designated as conservation area with Gothic Revival architecture