Citizenship ceremonies in Northampton
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Northampton, which West Northamptonshire Council covers. Check that your Home Office letter says Northamptonshire West before you get in touch. An individual ceremony costs £198.
How you book
Email the council to ask for a ceremony, and they give you a date and time. You must attend within 3 months of your approval. If your letter names Northamptonshire North instead, contact that council, or ask the Home Office for a transfer.
Where ceremonies take place
- County Hall, George Row (usual group venue)
- Guildhall ceremony room (individual ceremonies)
What to bring
- Your Home Office letter
- Photo ID
Guests
At a group ceremony you can bring 1 guest per applicant, and children who are not applicants count as guests. At an individual ceremony you can bring up to 35 guests.
Private ceremonies and prices
Individual ceremonies are possible.
| Individual ceremony | £198 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
Plan for an hour and a half at least, and be there 30 minutes before the start. Other venues cost extra for room hire.
Book with West Northamptonshire Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of West Northamptonshire 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.