Contact Gateshead Register Office
The Civic Centre is a five minute walk from Gateshead bus and metro station, and the town centre. For information about public transport please visit the Nexus website (opens new window).
There is a public car park at the back of the building, accessed from Arthur Street. You need to buy a ticket to park here. Disabled parking spaces are available.
You can also register a birth at Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub. Find out more and get directions.
All by appointment only. To register a birth or death visit Births, deaths and marriages to make an appointment.
Visit Weddings and ceremonies to find out more about our wedding and ceremony packages.
The Registrars Office has a separate entrance on the west side of the building. You do not need to go to the main reception.
Christmas opening hours
December 2025
Monday 22, Tuesday 23, Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 December, open as usual.
Wednesday 24 and Wednesday 31 December, open until 12noon.
Thursday 25, Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28, closed.
January 2025
Thursday 1 closed
Open as usual from Thursday 2
Usual opening hours
Face to Face:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 4pm, Wednesday, 9.15am to 4pm
Contact by phone:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8.30am to 4pm, and Wednesday, 9.15am to 4pm