Register births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships at Houghton Library Register Office. Contact Houghton Library Register Office by phone, email or post to or book an appointment.
The services offered by Houghton Library Register Office include:
- Register a birth
- Get a copy of a birth certificate
- Give notice of marriage and marriage wedding venue.
- Register a death and get a death certificate
- Register a still-birth
Houghton Library Register Office Wedding Prices
| Venue | Availability | Notice of marriage cost | Fee payable on the day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register Office Marriage Room, Civic Centre | Wednesday morning | £35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding) | £57.00 is payable on the day of marriage |
| Wearmouth Room, Civic Centre (currently unavailable) | Monday to Friday | £35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding) | £170.00 is payable at the notice of marriage appointment |
| Mowbray Suite, Civic Centre | Monday to Thursday | £35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding) | £270.00 is payable at the notice of marriage appointment |
| Mowbray Suite, Civic Centre | Friday and Saturday | £35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding) | A fee of £300.00 is payable at the notice of marriage appointment. |
| Approved premises | Upon application | £35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding) | Two registration officers attend for which the council charge between £450.00 and £590.00 for their services. This does not include the cost of the venue. |
| Other Religious Building other than Church of England or Church in Wales | Upon application | £35.00 (or £70.00 per wedding) | If a registration officer is required a fee of between £150.00 and £200.00 depending on the day of the ceremony is payable prior to the marriage for his or her attendance. |
Houghton Library Register Office Address & Contact Details
74 Newbottle Street
Newbottle,
Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 4AFNewbottle,
United Kingdom (UK)
Email: houghton.library@sunderland.gov.uk
Houghton Library Register Office Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |