Citizenship Ceremonies

Sheffield Register Office carries out Citizenship Ceremonies for anyone who has been granted British Citizenship since 1st January 2004.

 

According to the Immigration and Asylum Act 2000 any Foreign National meeting the criteria to become a British Citizen must attend such a ceremony as the final stage of the process.

 

The ceremonies are held in the Town Hall every Tuesday afternoon for new citizens and their guests.

 

A Civic Dignitary, such as the Lord Mayor, the Lord Lieutenant of the County or the High Sheriff gives a welcoming speech and presents the Naturalisation Certificates to the new citizens.

 

New British Citizens also receive a welcome pack from the Home Office and Sheffield City Council. The ceremony is concluded with photographs and refreshments.

 

You can find out more about becoming a British Citizen by telephoning the Register Office on 0114 205 3087, or by calling into the office -  contact Sheffield Register Office.  You can also telephone the Home Office helpline on 0845 010 5200 or visit the Home Office website.  Sheffield Register Office also provides a Nationality Checking Service.

 

Please note that the requirements for citizenship have changed since November 2005.  Applicants now have to meet basic language qualifications and to complete a test on Language and Life in the UK.

 

Please also note that if you have damaged or lost your citizenship naturalisation certificate the Register Office cannot issue you with a duplicate.

 

Please apply to the Home Office  to request a  copy of the certificate or for more advice.     

    

The address is:

 

The Home Office

India Buildings

P.O. Box 306

3rd Floor

Water Street

Liverpool

L2 OVR