Hornchurch Registry Office

Registry Services in Hornchurch

Hornchurch Registry Office is magnificently housed in Langtons House, a stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house overlooking landscaped gardens and an ornamental lake complete with swans. Located in the London Borough of Havering, this historic 18th-century venue serves as one of East London’s most beautiful registry offices, offering comprehensive civil registration services in an elegant setting that combines heritage architecture with modern accessibility and professional service.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Hornchurch Registry Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis as part of London Borough of Havering services. You can book appointments by calling 01708 433155 or emailing registration@havering.gov.uk for general registrations, or ceremonies@havering.gov.uk for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies. Given the popularity of this beautiful Georgian venue and its reputation as one of East London’s premier registry locations, 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 each and are processed within 5 business days. Priority service costs £38.50 per certificate with next-day processing. You can choose to collect certificates from Langtons House or have them delivered by post. All certificates issued are full standard certificates. Fees are non-refundable if searches are carried out but records are not found. Payment must be made in advance when booking appointments.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Hornchurch Registry Office is located at Langtons House on Billet Lane, easily accessible by London Underground via Hornchurch tube station (District line) and nearby Upminster Bridge station. The venue is 15.2 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross. Paid parking is available across the road at Queen’s Theatre and Sainsbury’s Billet Lane car park, as well as pay and display opposite Langtons Gardens.

Historic East London

Hornchurch is a charming outer district of East London in the London Borough of Havering, known for its garden suburb character and rich aviation heritage. The area features historic attractions including the Grade I listed St Andrew’s Church, the popular Queen’s Theatre with England’s only resident company of actor-musicians, and Hornchurch Country Park on the site of the famous RAF Hornchurch Battle of Britain airfield.

Georgian Manor Setting

Langtons House itself was built in the early 18th century and has been meticulously restored to its former glory. The venue features picturesque landscaped gardens with a lake, restored Orangery, bath house, and gazebo, all dating from the end of the 18th century. The six-acre grounds remain open to the public as a heritage park, with funding from a £2,000,000 grant helping restore the gardens to their original magnificence.

Langtons House Facilities

Hornchurch Registry Office at Langtons House features:

• Georgian Architecture – Grade II listed 18th-century manor house with authentic period features and elegant restoration
• Beautiful Ceremony Rooms – East Room (duck egg blue with crystal chandeliers), West Room (gold and cream), and Grand Hall (up to 100 guests)
• Landscaped Gardens – Six acres of restored heritage gardens with ornamental lake, swans, and stone bridge
• The Orangery – Restored to former glory, perfect for outdoor summer ceremonies and photography
• Full Accessibility – Level access options, accessible toilets, and disabled parking facilities
• Heritage Setting – Public park and gardens open to all, making it one of London’s most scenic registry venues