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The Registration Service within Wakefield District

The Wakefield Metropolitan District is served by two Register Offices, Wakefield Register Office and Pontefract Register Office.

Each register office is responsible for the recording of all births, deaths and marriages which occur within its district boundaries and for housing and maintaining historic records of these life events dating back to the inauguration of civil registration in 1837.

The boundaries of the two registration districts are defined, by and large, by council wards:-

  • Wakefield Registration District comprises Wards 1-9, 21 and part of 14 (Crofton)
  • Pontefract Registration District comprises Wards 10-20 except part of 14 (Crofton)

Births
Information about registering births and naming ceremonies.
Deaths
Information on registering Deaths.
Marriages, Civil Partnerships and Renewal of Vows
Information on the registration of Marriages; Civil Partnerships and Renewal of Vows; list of alternative venues licensed for marriage and civil partnership.
Citizenship Ceremonies
Those over 18 years of age applying for British citizenship are required to make a citizenship oath and pledge at a ceremony in the presence of a superintendent registrar.
Applying for certificates
Fees and Charges
Registrars FAQs
Tracing Your Family History - hints, tips and links to help you get started
Registration Newsletter
Our Service Standards - How are we performing?
Consultation
Information about, and results of, consultation undertaken with customers about our service
Contact Pontefract Register Office
Contact Wakefield Register Office