Registry, clerical and judicial administration of the Guernsey courts - court records, judicature and coronial functions.
From their website
Court registrar clerk · Court judicature · Court registry clerical
HM Greffier
St Peter Port
Story
Office dates to the early 13th century. Antonia Read became the first woman appointed as HM Greffier in April 2025, replacing Jon Torode who retired after 14 years. (inferred from the source page)
HM Greffier is the Clerk of the Royal and Magistrate's Courts, Registrar of the Guernsey Court of Appeal and Clerk and Registrar of the States of Deliberation and States of Election. His Majesty's Greffier is also the registrar of property transactions, including all conveyances, bonds and some leases. The Greffe provides free access to Findmypast. —
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Specialises in2
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Advice and representation on the legal transfer of residential and commercial property.
Client focus
Private Individuals (inferred from the source page), Sme (inferred from the source page)
From their website
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- Clerk of the Royal and Magistrate's Courts
- Registrar of Guernsey Court of Appeal
- Registrar-General of births/deaths/marriages (inferred from the source page)
- Civil marriage ceremonies (inferred from the source page)
- Property transaction registration (conveyances/bonds/leases) (inferred from the source page)
- Document Duty assessment and collection (inferred from the source page)
- Wills registration (inferred from the source page)
- Deed polls
- Powers of Attorney registration (inferred from the source page)
- Document legalisation (inferred from the source page)
- Publishing parliamentary resolutions and orders (inferred from the source page)
- Administering elections for Jurats (inferred from the source page)
Hours
- Mon
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tue
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wed
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thu
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Last checked 15 May 2026·gov.gg
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1481 225277
- Address
- The Royal Court House, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2NZ
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