The Register Office is only available for marriages and civil partnerships.
The Register Office is for the couple plus their two witnesses only.
The room is a working office environment. It is designed for use if you want a very simple ceremony (NO flowers, personal vows, readings or music), or perhaps if you are also having a main event/religious ceremony at a venue which is not licensed or approved for ceremonies.
If you opt for a marriage, you will be required to exchange statutory vows as part of a brief ceremony. If you opt for a civil partnership, vows are not required, and you will just be asked to sign the paperwork. Please note that these are legal stipulations
Availability and cost
Ceremonies are only available on Mondays at 9am for 30 minutes only. The cost is £57, this fee is non-refundable and non - transferable.
The Registrar fee includes one copy of the Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate which will be posted to you within 7 days after the ceremony.
There is very limited availability for the register office option as they only take place on a Monday at 09:00am. If you would to find out when the next register office timeslot is available, please email us at register.office@redbridge.gov.uk
Notices should be given for: The Register Office, Ilford.
Alternative place for marriages and civil partnerships
Should you wish to have more than two guests and/or tailor your ceremony to your personal wishes, we have a number of approved premises to choose from.
Notices for intention to marriage/civil partnership
Remember that even for a marriage or civil partnership in the register office, you will be required to complete the legal requirement to give notice of intention.