We hold copies of marriage certificates for all marriages in Gwynedd since 1837, and civil partnership since 1994.
If you are looking for a marriage certificate dated before 1837 please contact the archives service.
Buy a copy of a marriage/civil partnership certificate
Cost
£12.50 (including second class post)
How to request a copy?
Phone
01766 771000 and pay with a debit card
Post:
Download one of the following forms:
- Buy a copy of a marriage certificate (opens in new tab)
- Buy a copy of a civil partnership certificate (opens in new tab)
and return with a cheque/postal order made payable to ‘Cyngor Gwynedd’ to: Registrars, Council headquarters, Shirehall Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
How and when will I receive the certificate?
Once we have received your application and payment, we will aim to send the certificate to you in the post within 10 working days.
Need a certificate in a hurry?
If you need the certificate in a hurry, you can make an urgent request.
If we receive the request before 10.30am (Monday - Friday) we will post the certificate to you by first class post on the same day.
The cost for an urgent request is £38.50 for each copy including first class post (or 'signed-for' for an additional cost)
It is also possible to collect the certificate from Siop Gwynedd, Caernarfon between 3pm -4pm.
How do I make an urgent request for a certificate?
Phone: 01766 771000 and pay with a debit card before 10.30am (Monday to Friday)
More information
Call us on 01766 771000.