Information from DCC face book page 31-03-2020
All register offices in County Durham are now closed to the public until further notice.
To register a death please make a telephone appointment by calling 03000 266 000.
All birth registration appointments have been cancelled until further notice. To apply for child benefit or universal credit in advance of a birth being registered, visit gov.uk/child-benefit
All ceremonies, including weddings, civil partnerships, naming ceremonies and non-statutory celebrations have also been suspended.
Births, marriage and death certificates can be ordered online or by phone and they will be posted to residents durham.gov.uk/registeroffices