Naming ceremonies

Arrange your ceremony

To book a naming ceremony:

  1. Find a location for your ceremony. 
  2. Provisionally book a registrar for your ceremony.
  3. Ring us to book an appointment to discuss the details of your ceremony and to pay a deposit. You'll need to bring the child's birth certificate with you to the appointment. 

Ring 01706 924784 to arrange an appointment

Contact Register Office

Telephone: 01706 924784

Fax: 0844 963 231

Address: Rochdale Register Office
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 9am–4.15pm (on the last Thursday of each month, 10.30am-4.15pm).

Saturday and Sunday: ceremonies only.

You must make an appointment to register births and deaths and give notice of marriage.