A naming ceremony is a special way of welcoming a child into a family and community. Although not a legal ceremony, it's an occasion for parents, family and friends to offer their love and support for a child.
Naming ceremonies can be conducted for children of any age. Children over 10 years of age must give their written permission.
Ceremony venues
Contact the registrar to organise a naming ceremony. It's important to secure a date and discuss your ceremony.
You can have your naming ceremony at:
- your local registration office
- a venue agreed by the local authority and the customer
To view our ceremony rooms before you book, contact your local registration office.
You will need
A birth certificate for the child, or children, involved in the naming ceremony.
When are naming ceremonies conducted?
We conduct civil ceremonies in North Ayrshire 361 days per year. There are no ceremonies on 25 and 26 December or 1 and 2 January.
Registration Offices Schedule
| Day | Time Slots |
|---|
| Monday to Friday |
10am |
11am |
2pm |
3pm |
4pm |
6pm |
| Weekend and Public Holidays |
Bookings on the hour: earliest 12pm, latest 6pm |
Approved Venues Schedule
| Day | Time Slots |
|---|
| Monday to Friday |
Morning as requested: earliest 10am |
Afternoon as requested: latest 4pm |
Evening slot: 6pm |
| Weekend and Public Holidays |
As requested: earliest 12pm, latest 6pm |
Fees
Ceremony fees.