Coronavirus: Births, Deaths, Marriages & Civil Ceremonies

Changes to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's registrar services due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) can be found below:

• Register a Birth

   
  You can register a Birth at Antrim Civic Centre or Mossley Mill.  This is strictly by appointment only.
  Please contact us via https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/residents/births-deaths-marriages-civil-partnerships/make-an-appointment/  
   
   

• Register a Death
  You no longer have to register a death, in person, with the Registrar. This process is now done electronically and by telephone.

  • The Medical Practitioner will send the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) to the General Register Office (GRO) who will then forward onto the Registrar in the Council area of which the person last resided

  • The Registrar will contact the nominated next of kin by telephone to obtain further details to allow the registration to be completed

  • Once the registration is complete the Registrar can issue death certificates at a cost of £8each

  • Payment can be made by card and the certificates will be posted to the next of kin

  • If certificates are not obtained at this time, they can be obtained from GRO via nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ordering-life-event-certificates at a cost of £15 each

  • Death certificates are usually required for closing bank accounts, claiming insurance policies, notifying private pensions and for Solicitors. 

  • ​To stop State Pension and or Benefits you should contact “The Bereavement Service” by T. 0800 085 2463

• Marriages / Civil Ceremonies

  This information is changing frequently, please contact the office directly for the most up to date information registrar@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk  / 028 90 340179 / 02894 481315

  • From Monday 19 October, Weddings and Civil Partnerships will be limited to 25 people.
  • If you are planning a civil marriage at an outside location, the venue must be approved. Currently, Antrim Castle Gardens has the facility to accommodate a ceremony. A separate hire fee will be payable to them.
  • We have other non-council venues in the borough which are approved for civil ceremonies (click here to view), however, you need to contact them directly to check availability of the facility. If you would like a Registrar to conduct a ceremony at any of the above locations, please contact the office to check availability.

  
  NOTE:  In all instances outlined above social distancing rules must be adhered to.
  
  Please contact the Registration Office on T. 028 90 340179 or E. registrar@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk to discuss your arrangements.

   
   

• Contact Us

  The situation can change daily and if you would like an update, or wish to discuss any other issue, please call your nearest Registration office on:
  
  Antrim Registration Office T. 028 9448 1315
  Newtownabbey Registration Office T. 028 9034 0179