Surrey Registry Office

Registry Services in Surrey

Surrey County Council operates six district registry offices serving the historic Home County of Surrey, one of England’s most affluent and wooded counties. With Guildford as the county town, Surrey Registration Service handles 3,500 civil marriages and partnerships annually across this prestigious commuter county. Located in the South East of England, Surrey borders Greater London and serves a population of 1.2 million residents, making it one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic local authorities.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Surrey Register Offices operate exclusively on an appointment-only basis across all six locations. You can book appointments by calling 0300 200 1002 or emailing contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk. Please note that Samsung browsers may prevent online bookings, so use alternative browsers. Marriage notice appointments are not available at Camberley office.

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. Payment can be made by debit/credit card, cash, or postal order at all Surrey registry offices. Wedding ceremonies are conducted at Guildford Register Office, The Mansion Leatherhead, and Rylston Register Office Weybridge.

Planning Your Visit

Six District Registry Offices

Surrey County Council operates six registry offices: Guildford Register Office (main county town), Leatherhead Register Office (The Mansion), Weybridge Register Office (Rylston), Camberley Registrars Office (births/deaths only), Reigate Registrars Office (births/deaths only), and a temporary Weybridge office at Dakota building. Each office serves specific districts within Surrey County.

Home Counties Heritage

Surrey is one of the prestigious Home Counties surrounding London, known as “leafy Surrey” for being the most wooded county in Great Britain with 22.4% woodland coverage. The county features the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, historic market towns like Godalming and Haslemere, and excellent commuter links to London, making it one of England’s most desirable residential areas.

Transport and Access

Surrey benefits from excellent transport links as part of the London commuter belt, with frequent rail services to London from all major towns. The county is well-served by the M25 London Orbital, A3, and M23 motorways. Most registry offices offer disabled access, baby changing facilities, and are accessible by public transport, though parking arrangements vary by location.

Historic Home County Setting

Surrey Registry Offices serve one of England’s most prestigious counties featuring:

• Home Counties Prestige – One of the historic counties surrounding London, favoured by affluent commuters
• England’s Most Wooded County – 22.4% woodland coverage earning the nickname “leafy Surrey”
• Surrey Hills AONB – Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering one quarter of the county
• Historic Guildford – County town with cathedral, university, and medieval heritage
• Royal Connections – Historic links to Richmond Palace and Kingston upon Thames coronations
• Commuter Excellence – Premium location with excellent London transport links and top schools