Citizenship ceremonies in Blackpool
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Blackpool. Group ceremonies are free and take place at the Town Hall. A private ceremony at The Wedding Chapel costs £115.
How you book
Email the council once the Home Office invitation arrives. Give your name, phone number and Home Office number, and say how many guests you plan to bring if you like.
How often they run
Group ceremonies run once a month.
Where ceremonies take place
- Blackpool Town Hall
- The Wedding Chapel
What to bring
- Valid photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence
- Your Home Office invitation letter or email
Guests
You can bring up to 4 guests.
Private ceremonies and prices
Private ceremonies are possible at The Wedding Chapel.
| Private ceremony at The Wedding Chapel | £115 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
Children under 18 do not have to come, but they are welcome.
Book with Blackpool Borough Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Blackpool Borough Council
What happens at the ceremony
You make the oath or the affirmation of allegiance to the King, then the pledge to the United Kingdom. At the end you receive your certificate of British citizenship and a welcome pack. You become a British citizen at the ceremony, not before.