Need to contact Lichfield Registry Office? Find all the essential contact information including our phone number, address, opening hours, and directions. Our team is ready to assist you with birth certificates, marriage registrations, death certificates, and civil wedding ceremonies.

Phone Contact Details

Main Registry Office Line

0300 111 8001

For all registration services and general enquiries

Best Time to Call: Wednesday mornings between 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM typically have shorter wait times. Avoid calling on Mondays as volume is highest.

When calling Lichfield Registry Office, please have your reference numbers ready if you're enquiring about existing applications. Our phone lines are busiest on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons, so we recommend calling during mid-week for faster service.

Office Hours & Best Times to Visit

Regular Opening Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: Extended hours until 6:00 PM (alternating weeks)
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Our office operates Monday through Friday with standard business hours. We offer extended hours on alternating Wednesday evenings until 6:00 PM to accommodate working professionals who cannot visit during regular hours.

Need to visit outside regular hours?

Book Extended Hours Appointment

Public Holidays 2026

Lichfield Registry Office is closed on all UK public holidays. Please plan your visits accordingly and note that we do not process applications or issue certificates on these dates:

  • New Year's Day - January 1st
  • Good Friday - April 10th
  • Easter Monday - April 13th
  • Early May Bank Holiday - May 4th
  • Spring Bank Holiday - May 25th
  • Summer Bank Holiday - August 31st
  • Christmas Day - December 25th
  • Boxing Day - December 28th

Address & Location Details

Office Address

The Old Library Building
Bird Street
Lichfield WS13 6PN

Located in Lichfield city centre

Parking Information

  • Bird Street Pay & Display car park (2 minutes walk)
  • Backcester Lane car park (5 minutes walk)
  • Limited street parking available
  • Disabled parking spaces available on Bird Street

Public Transport Access

Lichfield City railway station is 0.3 miles away. Regular bus services stop at Bird Street. The office is wheelchair accessible with ramped entry.

Online Services & Digital Contact

Many services can be accessed online without needing to visit our office or make a phone call. Staffordshire County Council provides digital services for registrations and certificate applications.

Official Online Portal

Access online registration services and book appointments through the official Staffordshire portal:

Access Online Services

Official Staffordshire County Council portal

Services Available Online:

  • Certificate applications (birth, death, marriage)
  • Appointment booking for registrations
  • Marriage notice applications
  • Wedding venue enquiries
  • Certificate status tracking

Important: Certain services like death registrations and some marriage ceremonies still require in-person visits. Call us to confirm what can be done online.

What should I bring when visiting the office?

Bring photo ID, relevant documents, and any reference numbers. Check our requirements checklist for specific services.

Can I get same-day certificate service?

Express certificates are available for £38.50 with same-day collection if ordered before 2:00 PM. See our cost calculator for pricing.

Do you offer wheelchair access?

Yes, the Old Library Building has full wheelchair access with ramps and accessible facilities. Disabled parking is available on Bird Street.

What are your emergency contact procedures?

For urgent death registrations, call our main line. Out-of-hours emergencies should contact Staffordshire County Council's emergency line on 0300 111 8000.

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