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 a booking, arrange an appointment or for general advice and information please telephone 01437 775176.
Opening hours
For general registration enquiries, registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships and to obtain birth, death and marriage certificates:
Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
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
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
What's in a certificate?
We are more than happy to search for any birth, death or marriage record that you require, but we can only provide information from these records in the form of a certificate. The information contained on the certificate varies depending on when the event was registered. The following list explains what details are available:
Birth certificates
- Full Birth Certificates up to 31 March 1969: Date and Place of Birth, First and Middle Names, Sex, Father's Full Name, Mother's Full Name and Maiden Name, Father's Occupation, Parent(s) Address, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Full Birth Certificates from 1 April 1969 to 31 March 1995: NHS Number, Date and Place of Birth, Full Names and Surname, Sex, Father's Full Name, Place of Birth and Occupation, Mother's Full Name, Maiden Name and Place of Birth, Parent(s) Address, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Full Birth Certificates from 1 April 1995: Date and Place of Birth, Full Names and Surname, Sex, Father's Full Name, Place of Birth and Occupation, Mother's Full Name, Maiden Name, Place of Birth and Occupation, Parent(s) Address, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Short Birth Certificates only include: Full Names and Surname, Sex, Date of Birth, Registration District/Sub-district
Please note: during the mid-1980s, the mother's occupation could be included, but wasn't required until April 1995.
Death certificates
- Death Certificates (Male over 16) up to 31 March 1969: Date and Place of Death, Full Name and Surname, Sex, Age, Address at time of death, Occupation, Cause of Death, Informant's Name, Address and Relationship, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Death Certificates (Female over 16) up to 31 March 1969: Date and Place of Death, Full Name and Surname, Sex, Age, Address at time of death, Occupation (if unmarried), Wife/Widow and Husband's Full Name and Occupation (if married), Cause of Death, Informant's Name, Address and Relationship, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Death Certificates (Child under 16) up to 31 March 1969: Date and Place of Death, Full Name and Surname, Sex, Age, Address at time of death, Father's Full Name and Occupation, Cause of Death, Informant's Name, Address and Relationship, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Death Certificates (Male over 16) from 1 April 1969: Date and Place of Death, Full Name and Surname, Sex, Date and Place of Birth, Occupation, Usual Address, Informant's Name, Address and Relationship, Cause of Death, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Death Certificates (Female over 16) from 1 April 1969: Date and Place of Death, Full Name and Surname, Sex, Maiden Name (if married), Date and Place of Birth, Occupation, Wife/Widow and Husband's Full Name and Occupation (if married), Usual Address, Informant's Name, Address and Relationship, Cause of Death, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Death Certificates (Child under 16) from 1 April 1969: Date and Place of Death, Full Name and Surname, Sex, Date and Place of Birth, Parent(s) Full Names and Occupation(s), Usual Address, Informant's Name, Address and Relationship, Cause of Death, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
- Death Certificates from December 2005: Date and Place of Death, Full Name and Surname, Sex, Date and Place of Birth, Occupation, Husband/Widower and Wife's Full Name and Occupation (if married), Usual Address, Informant's Name, Address and Relationship, Cause of Death, Date of Registration, Name of Registrar, Registration District/Sub-district and County
Marriage certificates
- Marriage Certificates: Date and Place of Marriage, Bride and Groom's Full Names, Ages, Marital Status, Occupations, Addresses at time of marriage, Fathers' Full Names and Occupations, Names of Witnesses, Names of Registrars/Religious Minister, Registration District/Sub-district or Parish, and County
Contact us
Tel 01437 775176
Email registrar@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
How to apply to become a British Citizen
The Home Office handles all applications for British Citizenship. Their website contains everything you need to know about how to apply for citizenship (opens in a new tab)
Nationality checking service, settlement checking service and nationality document return service
As of the 30th November 2018 Local Authorities will cease to offer the Settlement Checking Service and Nationality Document Return Service, customers can now apply online (opens in a new tab)
As of the 31st December 2018 Local Authorities will cease to provide the Nationality Checking Service, customers can now apply online (opens in a new tab)
Please be aware that these services are no longer available in Pembrokeshire.
New UK Visa and citizenship application services
From 9th November 2018, the majority of customers will complete their applications online then attend 1 of 57 new service centres in the UK named UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services, managed by a commercial partner, Sopra Steria. Customers will attend an appointment at a service centre to submit their biometric information (photo and fingerprints), and supporting evidence (including proof of identity).To learn more about the new services please visit: What you need to know (opens in a new tab)
Assisted digital service
UKVI have set up an Assisted Digital support service that is available to customers who do not have the appropriate access, skills or confidence to complete an online application form. The Assisted Digital Service aims to ensure that nobody is excluded from making an immigration application due to lack of digital skills or access to a computer. Eligible customers are offered telephone support, or face to face support at a library or their home, to help them access and complete the online form. This service does not provide immigration advice. For more information and contact details for the Assisted Digital service visit: Assisted Digital Service (opens in a new tab)
- Phone: 03333 445 675
- Text message: text the word “VISA” to 07537416944
- Email: visa@we-are-digital.co.uk (Please include a telephone number you can be contacted on if possible).