Marriage and civil partnership certificates

You may need to order multiple copies of a marriage or civil partnership certificate for:

changing your legal name
proving your identity
updating your passport, drivers licence, utility bills
taxation purposes
lost marriage certificates.

What we need from you

Here's what we need to order your certificate:

the date of the wedding or civil partnership
where the ceremony was held
your full names, including any previous family names
your reason for requesting more certificates
how many copies you need
whether you need an extract or a full certificate.

How to apply

The easiest way to request a copy is to apply online.

Apply for a copy

We'll post your certificate within 5 working days. Certificates cannot be emailed.

If you are unable to apply online, why not telephone 03000 419 300 (open 9am to 4:45pm Monday to Friday and from 10am on Thursdays). Or apply by post.

To apply by post, download an application form and return it to the below address:

The Certificate Centre, Kent County Council, Births, Deaths, Marriages and Partnerships, 39 Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1EP. (The below documents are not accessible to those using assistive technology)

Fees for certificates

Issued on the day of registration: £11
Issued after the registration, order processed within 5 working days and sent 2nd class post: £11.
Express service for certificates issued on the day of application before 3pm and sent 1st class post: £35 (£11 plus £24 express fee).

Certificates can be paid by debit, credit card, or cheque or postal order made payable to Kent County Council.

For any enquiries email register.office@kent.gov.uk.