Getting Married in Cornwall

These are marriages which are non-religious and are conducted by the local Superintendent Registrar. They can take place in a Registration Office or an Approved Venue licensed by the local authority. Clarification on where you can get married.

Place of Marriage/Civil Partnership - Registration Office or Approved Venue?

For a civil ceremony in England or Wales you can choose a Registration Office (civic office) or an approved venue (these are public buildings licensed by the local authority for civil marriages e.g. stately homes, castles, town and country hotels). You cannot be married in the open - you can only be lawfully married in one of the buildings mentioned above.

Local Authorities have lists of venues approved for civil marriages. A copy can be obtained together with a free copy of 'Getting Married In Cornwall' by emailing enquiries@registration.cornwall.gov.uk or by telephoning the Information Service on 01872 322007 between the hours of 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 4pm on Saturdays..

You can choose to marry in any Registration Office or Approved Venue (fees) within or outside your district of residence, so you do not have to marry in the district where you live. However, if you do choose to marry in a venue outside the district of your residence, you must provisionally book a date with the Approved Venue/Registrar first before you make any firm arrangements. This is to ensure that you can have the date and time you want, and that the Registrars are available to conduct the ceremony.

Cornwall Registration Service
Dalvenie House
New County Hall
Truro TR1 3AY

Telephone: 01872 322007
Fax: +44(0)1872-323898
Email: enquiries@registration.cornwall.gov.uk