Request a copy marriage certificate
Request a copy marriage certificate
We can provide copy marriage certificates when you need an official replacement or are researching your family tree.
If the marriage was not in Gateshead, you will need to apply for the certificate in the district where it took place. You can find the Register Office for that area at www.gov.uk/register-offices (opens new window).
Details required
You will need to provide the following information:
- location of marriage
- date of marriage
- first and last names of each spouse
Without these details we will be unable to issue a certificate. If you cannot provide this information and would like further advice, please contact the Registrars Office.
If the marriage took place in any of the churches listed below between the dates indicated, you will need to contact a different office for a copy certificate.
Before 1 July 1837 or 1 July 1938 to 31 March 1974 | Our Lady of Lourdes, Chopwell Sacred Heart, Byermoor St Agnes, Crawcrook St Albans, Pelaw St Anne, Winlaton St Augustines RC, Leam Lane St Joseph, Blaydon St Joseph, Highfield St Joseph's, Birtley St Mary and Thomas Aquinas, Blaydon St Marys, Whickham St Patricks, Felling St Philip Neri, Dunston | Durham Register Office (opens new window) |
| 1 July 1938 to 31 March 1974 | St Albans, Pelaw St Augustines, Leam Lane St Patricks, Felling | South Tyneside (opens new window) |
Certificate costs
View our fees and charges page for copy certificate costs. Payment is required at the time of requesting the certificate.
Standard service
For standard requests, certificates are normally available for collection or posted out within 15 days, although it may take longer when demand is high.
If you need your certificate for a specific date that is less than 15 working days away, plus an allowance for delivery time, we advise you to use the priority service.
Priority service
For priority requests, the certificate will be available for collection or posted out the next working day. For this service, we must receive your application by 2pm to guarantee next working day postage or collection.
Contact us
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
0191 433 3000