Citizenship ceremonies in Nottingham
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Nottingham. The group ceremony costs nothing extra. A private ceremony costs £130 per adult.
How you book
Your certificate comes from the Home Office. After that, the council emails you a link, and you book online with your Home Office reference. Did your details change, or did an adviser make your application? Then email the council yourself. A private ceremony is paid for by card over the phone, before the day.
How often they run
Ceremonies run on fixed dates and times.
Where ceremonies take place
- Civic reception rooms, Council House (group)
- An office at the Council House (private)
What to bring
- Your Home Office decision letter or email
- Photo ID
Guests
You can bring 2 guests to a group ceremony, or up to four friends or family to a private one.
Private ceremonies and prices
A private ceremony is possible on weekdays between 9am and 4pm.
| Private ceremony per adult (free for children under 18) | £130 |
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 lasts about 30 minutes. A private one lasts about 20 minutes.
Book with Nottingham City Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Nottingham City 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.