Registration Service
Pembrokeshire Registration Service
The Pembrokeshire Registration Service is responsible for the registration of all births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships which occur in Pembrokeshire.
To:
- make an appointment to register a birth or death
- make an appointment to give notice of marriage or civil partnership
- to apply for a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate
You can:
- visit our online services hub or
- telephone 01437 775176
For ceremony bookings you can:
- email ceremonies@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
- telephone 01437 775176
For general registration enquiries you can:
- email registrar@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
- telephone 01437 775176
Opening hours - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Contact us:
Pembrokeshire Registration Service
Pembrokeshire Register Office
Pembrokeshire Archives
Prendergast
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 2PE
Naming Ceremonies
Naming ceremonies are a great way to celebrate key life events such as the birth of a new baby, welcoming an adopted child or step-child into the family or formally naming an older child.
The celebration takes the form of a unique civil ceremony that is personal to you and your family, giving an opportunity for you to express publicly your love and commitment to your child, and for adult friends and family to confirm their special relationship and support.
Naming ceremonies can be arranged by any parent, from any cultural background and with any spiritual or religious beliefs. There is no age limit to the naming ceremony and more than one child in the same family can be named at the same time. Your ceremony will be delivered by a professional member of the registration team.
Naming ceremonies give the opportunity to:
- Celebrate the naming of a child/children
- Express commitment to the child. The parent or parents pledge their care and love to their child in front of family and friends
- Bring the child into the community. Relatives and guests meet and welcome the newest member of the family
- Appoint mentors or supporting adults who will take a special interest in the upbringing of your children
- Give grandparents the opportunity to make promises to support the parents in the raising of their new grandchild
What happens at a Naming Ceremony?
Each ceremony is divided into sections:
- Introduction and welcome
- Naming of the child/children
- Parent's promises
- Supporting adults/mentors promises
- Readings and music
- Signing of commemorative certificate
- Presentation of gifts and certificate
- Closing words
You don't need to include every section in your ceremony, you can make the ceremony as simple or complex as you wish. The length of the ceremony depends on your choices but usually takes 30 minutes.
Where can Naming Ceremonies be held?
We offer Naming Ceremonies in the Register Office and at Approved Premises within the county.
How much does a Naming Ceremony cost?
- The Ceremony Room, Pembrokeshire Archives £182.00 - £307.00
- Approved Premises: £527.00 - £812.00
What documents will I need to produce?
The child's birth certificate must be produced when booking the ceremony. Please note naming ceremonies have no legal status and cannot be used to change a child's name. The certificates issued are for commemorative purposes only.
Our dedicated registration staff are here to offer support, advice and help to create your perfect day.
Contact us
Tel 01437 775176
Email ceremonies@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Opening hours - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Citizenship ceremonies
The citizenship ceremony is the final step in the process of becoming a British citizen. The ceremony celebrates the significance of becoming a British citizen, and welcomes new citizens into the community.
If your application to become a British citizen is successful, and you are 18 or over, you are required by law to attend a citizenship ceremony. If you are applying for citizenship for children, please note that there is no legal requirement for applicants under the age of eighteen to attend a citizenship ceremony.
In Pembrokeshire, citizenship ceremonies are held approximately once every six weeks, the number of ceremonies depends on the number of citizens processed by the Home Office. Ceremonies are held in Pembrokeshire Register Office which is located in the Pembrokeshire Archives building in Haverfordwest.
At the ceremony, each citizen will make an oath or affirmation of allegiance to His Majesty the King, and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom.
The Superintendent Registrar, or her Deputy, will conduct the ceremony, which lasts about an hour and each citizen will receive their naturalisation certificate, which proves they are a British citizen with the right to have a British passport and to vote. Both the Welsh and British national anthems are played during the ceremony. New citizens will also be presented with a welcome pack from UK Visas and Immigration and a commemorative gift.
Arranging your ceremony
New citizens will receive an email or letter from UK Visas and Immigration informing them that their application has been completed. If you live in Pembrokeshire, or stated in your application form that you wish to have your citizenship ceremony in Pembrokeshire, UK visas and immigration will send us your naturalisation certificate.
Once you have received this letter you can contact us to arrange your ceremony. You may invite guests to accompany you.
What documents do I need to bring to my citizenship ceremony?
You will need to bring your UK visas and immigration citizenship invitation email or letter.
Are there any costs for attending a group citizenship ceremony?
There is no charge for attending a group ceremony. However, if you would like a private ceremony, where you can invite more guests, a fee will apply (please see below).
Private citizenship ceremony
If you want to celebrate obtaining British citizenship in a more personal way, or cannot attend a group ceremony, we can arrange a private ceremony for you. Ceremonies can be held at the Register Office, where you can invite up to 10 guests. Private ceremonies can also be held at approved premises approved for civil ceremonies.
How much does a private ceremony cost?
- Ceremony room, Pembrokeshire Archives, Haverfordwest: £92.00 (Wednesday and Thursday) £255.00 (Friday and Saturday)
- Approved premises: £537.00 (Monday-Thursday) £598.00 (Friday and Saturday)
Contact us
Tel 01437 775176
Email ceremonies@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Opening hours - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
How to apply for copy certificates
We hold records for Births, Deaths and Marriages which took place in Pembrokeshire from 1837 and Civil Partnership from 2005.
How do I apply for a certificate?
- Apply for a certificate online (opens in a new tab)
- Telephone us on 01437 775176 and provide details for your application and make payment by credit or debit card.
- Call into our office in Haverfordwest to complete an application and make payment.
What will it cost?
The certificate cost will depend on which options you select from below.
Standard: £12.50
Certificates will be available for collection or posted 2nd class in 15 working days.
Priority: £38.50
Applications received between 9.00am and 11.30am Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) will be available for collection between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on the day the application is received or anytime during office hours thereafter. Applications received after 11.30am or on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays will be available for collection next working day between 4.00pm and 5.00pm. If certificates are to be posted, they will be sent 1st class with any applications received by 11.30am posted the same working day they are received, applications received after 11.30am will be posted the following working day.
Signed for and next day delivery postage options are also available.
You can also collect from the Register Office, Pembrokeshire Archives, Haverfordwest
What information do I need to provide?
- your name, current address and a contact telephone number
- your reason for applying
- if you are applying for a certificate for another person, state your relationship to that person
Birth Certificate
- full names at birth
- date of birth
- place of birth
- father's names (if applicable) and mother's names to include maiden surname (if known)
Death Certificate
- full names of the deceased
- date of death and place of death
- date of birth or age at death
- last address and last occupation.
Marriage Certificate
- man's full name
- woman's full name
- date of marriage
- place of marriage
Civil Partnership Certificate
- full names of both parties at the time of civil partnership
- date of civil partnership
- place of civil partnership
There are two types of civil partnership certificates - An extract certificate does not show the addresses of either party. The standard copy gives full details.
To apply for a standard certificate, you will need to provide the addresses of both parties at the time of the formation of the civil partnership.
Can I apply for a Certificate of Adoption?
Records of adoptions are not held in the Pembrokeshire Register Office. If you require a birth certificate for a person born in Pembrokeshire and subsequently adopted you should apply to the Adopted Children's Register at the General Register Office (opens in a new tab) for an adoption certificate.
Contact us
Pembrokeshire Registration Service
Pembrokeshire Register Office
Pembrokeshire Archives
Prendergast
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 2PE
Tel 01437 775176
Email registrar@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Opening hours - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm