Registrar Details

The Shetland Islands registration main office is based in Lerwick Town Hall, and is normally open 9am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. 

Any birth or death that occurs anywhere in Scotland can be registered in any registration district in Scotland.

From 24 September 2022, registration of births, deaths or stillbirths can be carried out remotely. 

The Registrar offers an appointment only service.    

Please call or email in advance to discuss your registration requirements, and to arrange an appointment. 

Office Registrar Address Telephone Number email 
   Lerwick    
Chief Registrar:
Andrea Jeromson
 
Depute Registrar:
Sherri Malcolmson
 
Trainee Chief Registrar:
Irene Simpson
Town Hall, Hillhead, Lerwick, ZE1 0HB

01595 744562

or

01595 744526

registrar@shetland.gov.uk