Overview
If you want to order a copy of a certificate, we need some information so we can find the original registration.
It can take up to 20 days to receive the certificate from the date of ordering.
Birth certificates
To order a copy of a birth certificate we need to know:
- full name at birth
- date of birth
- place of birth (hospital or other address)
- mother's full name (including maiden name if possible)
- father's full name (if possible)
Death certificates
To order a copy of a death certificate we need to know:
- full name of deceased
- date of death
- name and address of place of death
- maiden name (if applicable)
Marriage or civil partnership certificates
To order a copy of a marriage or civil partnership certificate we need to know:
- where the marriage or civil partnership ceremony was
- date of marriage or civil partnership
- full names of both parties (for a woman, her maiden name before the marriage or civil partnership)