Citizenship ceremonies in Hertfordshire
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Hertfordshire, including Watford. The county council runs the ceremonies, and group ceremonies are in Stevenage. You book online.
How you book
Book online. For a group ceremony, log in with your surname and Home Office reference number. A ceremony is available within 3 months of your invitation. You book an express or private ceremony online too.
How often they run
Group ceremonies run every month.
Where ceremonies take place
- Council Chamber, Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage (group)
- Stevenage Register Office (express or private)
Guests
At a group ceremony you can bring one guest. An express or private ceremony allows a few guests.
Private ceremonies and prices
An express or private ceremony is possible.
| Express or private ceremony | £155 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
A group ceremony has 40 citizens. There is no parking on site.
Book with Hertfordshire County Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Hertfordshire County 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.