Hampshire Registry Office

Registry Services in Hampshire

Hampshire Register Office is magnificently housed in the beautiful 19th century buildings of Castle Hill in the centre of historic Winchester. As the county’s main registration office, this elegant venue offers four beautiful ceremony rooms with stunning period features, serving as the premier registry location for Hampshire with comprehensive civil registration services across the county.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Hampshire Register Office operates on an appointment basis for most services. You can book appointments by calling 0300 555 1392 or emailing registration.hq@hants.gov.uk. Located in the historic Castle Hill buildings in Winchester city centre, advance booking is essential, particularly for the popular weekend ceremony slots in the four elegant ceremony rooms.

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 faster delivery. Wedding ceremonies range from £331 weekdays to £785 on Sundays and bank holidays, including a £72 non-refundable booking fee and two certificates.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Hampshire Register Office is perfectly located on Castle Hill in the heart of historic Winchester, adjacent to the Great Hall and Winchester Castle. The venue is easily accessible from across Hampshire and the South East, with Winchester train station just a 6-minute walk away, providing excellent rail connections to London and beyond.

Historic Winchester Setting

Located in Winchester, the ancient capital of England and home to Winchester Cathedral and the legendary Round Table. The Castle Hill area provides couples with stunning backdrops for wedding photographs against the historic cobbled streets and magnificent architecture of this medieval city.

Parking and Access

The building features automatic doors and level access with hearing loop facilities. On-site parking is reserved for Blue Badge holders (wedding car parking only). The nearest public car park is Tower Street Car Park, just a 3-minute walk away with 515 spaces available 24 hours.

Historic Castle Hill Building

Hampshire Register Office in the Castle Hill buildings features:

• Castle Room – Grand ceremony room seating up to 42 guests with ‘River of Life’ art installation and blue walls with gold curtains
• Basing Room – Elegant room for up to 32 guests with period features and magnificent chandelier
• Westgate Room – Modern ceremony space for up to 16 guests with accessible access via temporary ramp
• Avalon Room – Intimate contemporary room for up to 6 guests with ornate mirror and Rennie Mackintosh style seating
• 19th Century Heritage – Beautiful stone and flint building full of gorgeous architectural details and period features
• Winchester Location – Adjacent to Winchester Castle and the Great Hall in the historic city centre