You must attend a citizenship ceremony if your application to become a British citizen has been accepted and you're over 18 years old.
What happens at a citizenship ceremony
You’ll take the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance to His Majesty the King and make a Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom. At the end of the ceremony, you’ll get your certificate of nationality. You may have one guest attend with you at the ceremony.
Where the ceremonies are held
Our ceremonies are held at:
Group ceremonies:
The Council Chamber
County Hall
Pegs Lane
Hertford
SG13 8DQ
Private ceremonies and limited group ceremonies:
Hertfordshire Register Office
19b St Albans Road East,
Hatfield
AL10 0NG
Private ceremonies
We provide private ceremonies for £143 per ceremony if you want to celebrate your British Citizenship in a more personal way or want it quickly on a day of your choosing.
Multiple citizens are allowed share a ceremony if you are family members.
You'll receive your certificate at the end of the ceremony.
You may have up to 2 guests attend the ceremony.
Booking and contact details
Hertfordshire Register Office
19b St Albans Road East,
Hatfield
AL10 0NG
Call 0300 123 4045 to book your ceremony.
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