Gloucester Registry Office

Registry Services in Gloucester

Gloucester Register Office is housed in the magnificent Shire Hall, a Grade II listed building on Westgate Street that opened in 1816. Designed by renowned architect Robert Smirke for Gloucestershire magistrates, this historic venue serves as the county’s main registration office, offering comprehensive civil registration services in one of Gloucester’s most prestigious architectural landmarks.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Gloucester Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 01452 425060 or emailing cheltro@gloucestershire.gov.uk. For ceremony bookings, call 01452 425060 (option 3). Located in the historic Shire Hall designed by Robert Smirke, advance booking is essential for all services.

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. Wedding ceremonies include statutory registrations (£56 plus £60 booking fee) or full ceremonies with guests. A non-refundable booking administration fee of £60 is required to secure all ceremony bookings.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Gloucester Register Office is perfectly located in Shire Hall on Westgate Street in Gloucester city centre. The venue offers convenient access with pay and display car parking in the immediate vicinity. Gloucester railway station and bus services provide excellent transport links across Gloucestershire and the South West region.

Historic Gloucester Setting

Located in the heart of historic Gloucester, home to the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral and rich Roman heritage. The city’s historic streets and medieval architecture provide couples with stunning backdrops for wedding photographs, making it an ideal location for memorable ceremonies in this ancient cathedral city.

Parking and Access

Shire Hall offers convenient city centre access with pay and display parking available in the immediate vicinity. The Grade II listed building maintains its historic character while providing modern facilities. The venue is easily accessible by public transport with Gloucester’s main bus and railway stations nearby.

Historic Shire Hall Building

Gloucester Register Office in Shire Hall features:

• Grade II Listed Heritage – Historic building designed by Robert Smirke and opened in 1816 for Gloucestershire magistrates
• Westgate Room – Elegant ceremony room accommodating up to 60 people including couple, registration officers, and 56 guests
• Statutory Ceremonies – Simple registration option for couple and two adult witnesses with legal formalities only
• Full Ceremonies – Traditional ceremonies with guests, music, readings, photography and videography options
• City Centre Location – Prestigious Westgate Street address in the heart of historic Gloucester
• Architectural Significance – One of Gloucester’s most important historic buildings designed by renowned architect Robert Smirke