Births, marriages and deaths

Certificates

Get a copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate.

Births

If there is a birth in your family in the borough of Tower Hamlets, you must submit the information to Tower Hamlets Register Office. The Register Office also handles birth certificate amendments, baby naming ceremonies and historical searches.

Marriages and civil partnerships

Tower Hamlets Council can help arrange marriages and civil partner ships, renewal of wedding vows; advising on legal requirements, issuing certificates and help with performing historical searches.

Deaths, funerals and cremations

It is a time of great sadness and grieving when someone you know passes away. It is also a time when there are a number of steps that need to be taken. Tower Hamlets Council offers support in dealing with the practical and emotional issues of death and bereavement.

For more information

Contact the register office:

Tower Hamlets Register Office
Bromley Public Hall
Bow Road
London E3 3AA

Tel: 020 7364 7880
Fax: 020 7364 7885
Email: register.office@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Opening hours are: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm, except Wednesdays when the office is closed between 11.30am and 2pm

We do not operate an appointment system so you can attend this office anytime during the opening hours.

The nearest Underground station is Bow Road on the District Line or Metropolitan Line. Alternatively go to Bow Church on the Docklands Light Railway. When you come out of either station, turn to your right and continue walking down Bow Road.

The register office is on bus routes: 25, 8 and 108.