Births, Deaths and Marriages 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.
**Please note that from 1st July to 30th September 2026 the Registrar's Office will be located in Lystina House, at the back of the Town Hall until renovation works are completed in the Town Hall.**
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerwick |
Registrar:
Leisel Malcolmson
Senior Registrar:
Sherri Malcolmson
Trainee Senior Registrar:
Irene Simpson
|
Town Hall, Hillhead, Lerwick, ZE1 0HB |
01595 744562 or 01595 744526 |
registrar@shetland.gov.uk |