Posted on: Wednesday 24 June 2020
Following a change in legislation by the Welsh Government on the 22nd June 2020, birth registrations and appointments for notices of marriage can now recommence in Torfaen.
Birth Registrations
In order to register a birth, the Welsh Government has now confirmed that it is reasonable for a person to leave their local area or be indoors with another person who is not a member of their household.
As we are dealing with a backlog of registrations, we will look to prioritise appointments based on baby’s date of birth, with those who have waited longest being registered first.
Registering a birth will require a face to face appointment in the registry office at the Civic Centre, Pontypool. Access will only be granted if you have a pre-arranged appointment and social distancing measures must be adhered to at all times.
Please note that new arrangements have been made for all births within the “Gwent” area covering the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The five local authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen are working together so that you can attend your local office to complete the registration and purchase your baby’s birth certificate at that appointment.
Please visit your local council website for further details:
If you wish to book an appointment call 01495 742132 for further information.
Marriages and civil partnerships
The Welsh Government has updated its guidance in relation to the coronavirus regulations which now allow for the solemnization of marriages in a place of worship registered for marriage and civil partnership formations where the place of worship is also an approved premises, subject to physical distancing requirements being in place.
We are awaiting further clarification from the Welsh Government in relation to marriages and civil partnerships in registry offices and on secular approved premises and will provide an update as soon as we can.
Couples who choose to give notice, with the uncertainty of whether their place of worship will be available, should be aware that if the venue stated in the notice does not reopen in the future for some reason and their marriage or civil partnership cannot take place at that venue then fresh notices would be required.
Registrations for the taking of notices of marriage will require a face to face appointment in the registry office at the Civic Centre, Pontypool. Access will only be granted if you have a pre-arranged appointment and social distancing measures must be adhered to at all times.
If you wish to book an appointment call 01495 742132 for further information.
Death Registrations
All death registration interviews will be conducted over the telephone. Please contact 01495 742132 for help and advice.