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Births, Marriages & Death

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Birth

A child born in Scotland must be registered in Scotland within 21 days.
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Marriage

Changes have been made to our registrar services due to COVID-19.
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Civil Partnership

A civil partnership registration can take place at any office.
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Death

All deaths occurring in Scotland must be registered in Scotland within 8 days of their occurrence.
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Cemeteries

We care for and manage 35 Cemeteries, 24 Churchyards and one Woodland Cemetery.
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Tell us once

Tell Us Once is a service which helps you tell the government just once about the birth of your baby or about a person's death.
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Appointment with a Registrar

Please ensure you have checked out the availability below for your preferred office prior to filling in the online form.
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Change of Name

Any person whose birth is registered in Scotland or who was legally adopted in Scotland may apply for a recorded change of name.
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Asylum, Immigration & Citizenship

Asylum is protection given by a country to someone who is fleeing persecution in their own country.

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