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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Government, citizens and rights

Birth, marriage and death certificates

Order birth, marriage and death certificates

You can order a certificate online from the General Register Office. Alternatively, you can apply by post, telephone or at your local register office.

Information you need to order a birth, death or marriage certificate

Making sure you have the relevant information will make it easier for you to order a certificate

Order a commemorative marriage certificate

Find out how to order a special commemorative certificate for Silver (25th), Ruby (40th), Golden (50th) and Diamond (60th) wedding anniversaries

Order an adoption certificate

You can order an adoption certificate online, by post or by telephone

Order a stillbirth certificate

The mother or father can apply for a stillbirth certificate. Find out how in this article

Order a civil partnership certificate

How to apply for a civil partnership certificate and how much it will cost

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