Does a naming ceremony have any legal status?

It is important to note that a naming ceremony does not hold any legal status at all. If you hire a celebrant to perform the ceremony, they are likely to provide you with a 'naming certificate', but this simply provides a special reminder of the day. You will quite separately, need to register the arrival of your new baby, within 42 days of the baby's birth. For more information visit Gro.gov.uk.

 

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