Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships

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Get some basic advice on finding out about your family history and what the Register Office can offer

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We hold records for births, marriages and deaths for Rochdale, Littleborough, Milnrow and Heywood from 1837 to present day. Most records for Middleton are also held at Rochdale.

Marriages

• Marriage arrangement and ceremonies
• Vow renewal ceremonies

Births

• Register a birth
• Naming ceremonies
• Birth certificate amendments

Change of name deeds

A Name Deed is an acceptable document to prove that a person has changed their name.

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Deaths

• Funerals
• Coroners - sudden death investigations
• Registering a death

Civil partnerships

Same sex couples can have their relationship legally recognised by registering their partnership.

Citizenship ceremonies

If you are 18 or over and apply for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen you must take an oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony.

See also

Divorce, Forced marriage, Register a stillbirth.