Citizenship Ceremonies came into operation on 1st January 2004. The ceremony is intended to celebrate the significance and responsibility of becoming a British Citizen and to welcome our newest citizens into our community. Ceremonies are held in Wakefield at the Town Hall on a monthly basis. The ceremony is led by the Superintendent Registrar or by one of his deputies. The guest of honour is the Mayor of Wakefield or the Deputy Mayor.

All enquiries by prospective citizens must be made to ‘The Home Office, Managed Migration, Nationality Group, P O Box 306, 3rd Floor, India Buildings, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0QN or telephone 0151 237 5200. Further information is also available on the Home Office website - see link under 'Related Links'.

Following a successful application to become a British Citizen the Home Office issues an invitation letter to the individual concerned advising them of who they should contact to arrange their ceremony.  Contact must be made with the specified Register Office (see Contact Registration Service under 'Related Links') within 14 days of the receipt of the letter.  The ceremony must be attended within three months.  The certificate of British Citizenship is presented at the ceremony by  the  Mayor.

At the ceremony in Wakefield Town Hall our newest citizens will swear or affirm an oath to the Sovereign and will make the pledge of Citizenship.  Guests are welcome to come and support the candidates and refreshments are served. Photography and videos are welcome in order that a record can be made of this important, significant and moving occasion.

For further details please see the Citizenship Ceremonies FAQ's on the right-hand side of the page.