Tamworth Registry Office

Registry Services in Tamworth

Tamworth Register Office provides essential civil registration services for Tamworth and the wider Staffordshire area. This historic market town holds an extraordinary place in English history as the ancient capital of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia, where powerful kings like Offa ruled from the 8th century. Home to the magnificent Tamworth Castle – one of England’s best preserved motte-and-bailey castles – and the legendary Saxon warrior queen Æthelflæd, Tamworth combines over 1,000 years of royal heritage with modern registry services in the heart of Staffordshire.

How to Apply for Certificates

Booking Your Appointment

Tamworth Register Office operates exclusively on an appointment-only basis. You can book appointments by calling 0300 111 8001 or emailing registrarsenquiries@staffordshire.gov.uk. As the historic capital of Mercia with rich Saxon heritage and magnificent castle setting, advance booking is essential for all services in this popular Staffordshire location.

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 ceremonies can be held at various approved premises within Staffordshire, with services including weddings, civil partnerships, naming ceremonies, and citizenship ceremonies.

Planning Your Visit

Location and Transport

Tamworth Register Office is conveniently located in this historic market town at the confluence of the Rivers Tame and Anker. Tamworth offers excellent transport connections with direct rail services to Birmingham, London, and Derby, including the unique split-level railway station where two main lines cross. The town sits 14 miles northeast of Birmingham with easy access via the M42 and good road connections throughout the West Midlands and Staffordshire.

Historic Castle Setting

Tamworth’s position as the ancient Saxon capital provides couples with unparalleled historic backdrops for wedding photography. The magnificent Norman castle, built on the site of Saxon fortifications, dominates the town center alongside the largest medieval parish church in Staffordshire – St. Editha’s Church. The combination of royal heritage, castle grounds, and riverside settings creates truly majestic photographic opportunities.

Staffordshire Heritage

As part of Staffordshire, Tamworth offers easy access to the county’s diverse attractions while maintaining its unique status as the ancient seat of Saxon kings. The town’s proximity to the discovery site of the famous Staffordshire Hoard – the largest collection of Saxon gold ever found – adds to its extraordinary archaeological and historical significance for couples seeking a truly historic venue.

Ancient Saxon Capital Heritage

Tamworth Register Office benefits from the town’s extraordinary royal heritage featuring:

• Saxon Capital – Ancient capital of the Kingdom of Mercia, the largest English kingdom of its time
• Royal Palace – Site of King Offa’s magnificent 8th-century palace, described as “the wonder of the age”
• Tamworth Castle – One of England’s best preserved motte-and-bailey castles, built on Saxon fort foundations
• Æthelflæd Legacy – Capital of the legendary Saxon warrior queen, Lady of the Mercians, who died here in 918
• Staffordshire Hoard – Near discovery site of largest Saxon gold collection ever found in Britain
• St. Editha’s Church – Largest medieval parish church in Staffordshire with over 1,000 years of worship