East Sussex County Council
Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships
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Birth registrations, death registrations and notice of marriage or civil partnership can now be seen at Bexhill library by appointment.
Book online or call 0345 60 80 198 and select the option for Hastings register office.
Take a look at our Ceremony Brochure
Getting married
Useful information to help you organise your special day, from choosing a venue to registering your marriage.
Registering a birth
Register your baby's birth in East Sussex. Book online or phone for an appointment.
What to do after a death
Practical guidance for the bereaved. Book online or call for an appointment to register a death or stillbirth.
Southover Grange
Make your special day one to remember with our unique range of Southover Grange Ceremony Packages
Other ceremonies
We can also provide you with ceremonies to welcome your child into the family or renew your marriage vows.
Civil partnerships
How to organise a civil partnership for same sex couples. This is different to a Same Sex Marriage.
Order certificates
How to get copies of birth, marriage or death certificates.
British citizenship
Applying to be a British citizen, and citizenship ceremonies.
Settling in the UK
European Passport Return Service (EPRS) Settlement Checking Service (SCS)
Name changes
How to change your name so it is recognised officially.
Licensing a venue for legal ceremonies
How to register buildings to hold civil marriage ceremonies.
Contact us
Contact details, opening hours and directions for our Register Offices.