Births, deaths, marriages and citizenship

The Register Office can help you with the legal formalities and registration process for births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships in the borough.

Marriage and civil partnerships

We will guide you through the legal formalities of arranging a marriage or civil partnership.

Applying for British citizenship

How to apply for British citizenship, and information about our citizenship ceremonies.

Births
We will help you register the birth of your baby quickly and easily.
Naming ceremonies
A special way to celebrate a new baby or adoptive child or stepchild.
Deaths
Details on how to register the death and what to do when someone dies.
Copy certificates
How to get a copy of a certificate for an event registered in Lewisham.
Historical records
Details of how to search Lewisham's records.