Council change registration service system

After receiving advice from the Scottish and UK Governments, the council has decided to postpone registrations for births, deaths and stillbirths.

All face-to-face appointments have been postponed following advice from the National Records of Scotland.

Once guidance from the Registrar General has been received, further advice – including implications for the 21-day limit to register a birth – will be issued by the council.

Emergency birth, death and stillbirth enquiries can still be made by calling 01698 453792 or 01698 454023 between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday.

South Lanarkshire Council said: “Due to the coronavirus issue and the latest advice from the UK and Scottish Governments a number of temporary changes have been made to the council’s registration services.

“All birth registration appointments are postponed. We are waiting on guidance from the Registrar General, however please do not worry about the 21-day time limit.

“Registering a death or stillbirth – all face-to-face appointments have been postponed. If you have an emergency registration enquiry then please call 01698 453792/454023 between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday.

“No civil ceremony bookings will be taken until further notice. Those with bookings will be contacted.”