Births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and citizenship
We can help you with legal formalities and processes.
Scam alert
We are aware that a number of residents have received a text messages that says it is from Lewisham Crime Enforcement, telling the person they have outstanding fines and to click on a link and pay immediately.
THIS IS A SCAM.
If you receive a text message, please ignore and report to www.actionfraud.police.uk.
Registering a birth
Find out how to register a birth.
Deaths
This section takes you through the arrangements you may have to make when someone dies, and gives information on the support you can get.
Giving notice
Give notice to get married or form a civil partnership in a religious or civil ceremony.
Book your wedding or civil partnership ceremony with us
Our venues and their fees and locations.
British citizenship
How to apply for British citizenship and book a citizenship ceremony.
Order copies of certificates
We can provide certificates for births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships that happened in Lewisham from 1 January 1940 onwards.
Lewisham Register Office
Find out how to find the Register Office and the transport options available.