North Yorkshire Register Offices: Births and Deaths

Where the registration offices are in Harrogate, Scarborough, Skipton, Whitby, Northallerton, Selby and Malton, how to book, and how to give notice of marriage.

North Yorkshire Council runs register offices in Harrogate, Scarborough, Skipton, Whitby, Northallerton, Selby and Malton, among others. You book an appointment online to register a birth within 42 days or a death within five days of the medical examiner's paperwork. Give notice of marriage at least 29 days ahead. City of York is a separate registration service.

NorthYorkshire.co Editorial3 October 2026

How it works

North Yorkshire Council runs the registration service. Its birth and death pages say you book appointments online, and its registration offices page lists the offices. It covers North Yorkshire only: for births the council says City of York is not classed as part of North Yorkshire, and it points to City of York Council, Bradford, Leeds and other neighbouring services for babies born outside the county.

Registering a birth

The council's page says the birth should be registered within 42 days, in the district where your baby was born, and that if the baby was born in North Yorkshire you can register at any North Yorkshire registration office. It lists exceptions: a baby born at York hospital can be registered at the Malton or Selby offices with a certificate at the appointment, and a baby born at Airedale Hospital can be registered at Skipton. For a baby born outside the county you can register by declaration, but the certificate is posted later.

Registering a death

The council's page says all deaths must be registered in person, and you should book within five days of being told by the medical examiner that the medical certificate has been sent to the council. It says the appointment takes about 50 minutes, and that a death in North Yorkshire can be registered at any registration office in the county, with certificates handed over at the appointment. Where the coroner is investigating, the timescale can be extended.

The offices, town by town

Opening hours below are as published on each office page; offices are also used for ceremonies at weekends.

Harrogate: Bilton House, 31 Park Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AG. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 11am to 4.30pm, Friday 9am to 4pm.
Scarborough: North Cliff House, 69 Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PH. Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm, Friday 9am to 4pm.
Skipton: Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, Skipton BD23 1FJ. Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Friday 9.30am to 1pm.
Whitby: Farndale House, Church Square, Whitby YO21 3EG. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm, other weekdays ceremonies only.
Northallerton: The Old Courthouse, 3 Racecourse Lane, Northallerton DL7 8QZ. Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
Selby: Civic Centre, Doncaster Road, Selby. The page says not to use the printed postcode for a sat nav; follow signs to the hospital and civic centre or use YO8 9BX. It adds that the office is in the same building as the hospital, with a separate signposted entrance. Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
Malton: Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton YO17 7HH. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, Wednesday 9am to 1pm.

The list does not include Ripon. Ripon residents can use any North Yorkshire office, such as Harrogate. All offices are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership

The council's notice page says notice must be given at least 29 days before the ceremony, with the ceremony within 12 months, and that if you live in North Yorkshire you can give notice at any of its registration offices. If you must give notice at a designated register office, it names Harrogate, Northallerton, Scarborough, Skipton and Selby. It lists the documents to bring.

Other services

Surrounding pages cover copy certificates, Tell Us Once and naming ceremonies. For libraries, where some council services are offered, see our libraries guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the register offices?

North Yorkshire Council lists Harrogate (Bilton House), Scarborough (North Cliff House), Skipton (Belle Vue Square), Whitby (Farndale House), Northallerton (The Old Courthouse), Selby (Civic Centre) and Malton (Ryedale House), plus Richmond.

Is there a register office in Ripon?

The council's list of registration offices does not include Ripon. If your baby was born in North Yorkshire you can register at any North Yorkshire registration office, so Harrogate is one option.

How long do I have to register a birth?

The council says within 42 days of the date of birth, by appointment, in the district where the baby was born.

How long do I have to register a death?

The council says book within five days of being told by the medical examiner that the certificate has been sent. The appointment takes about 50 minutes. If the coroner is investigating the timescale can be extended.

When must I give notice of marriage?

At least 29 days before the ceremony, and the ceremony must be within 12 months. If you live in North Yorkshire you can give notice at any of its registration offices.

Does North Yorkshire cover York?

No. For birth registration the council says City of York is not classed as part of North Yorkshire, and lists City of York Council as a separate registration service.