Birth Certificate Copies
Are you looking for fully certified Birth Certificate copies online?
We supply full/long form, unabridged birth certificates which are certified legal copies, suitable for official purposes.
Ordering is quick, easy and secure.
Replacement Birth Certificates are available to order from the following dates:
- England & Wales from 1837
- Scotland from 1855
- Northern Ireland from 1864
- Republic of Ireland from 1864
UK Birth Certificates
A UK birth certificate is an official record of a person’s birth. It serves as legal proof of identity, age and nationality.
In the UK, a birth certificate is first issued after a baby’s birth has been officially registered. By law, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland the birth must be registered within 6 weeks, however in Scotland it’s within 21 days.
If you’ve misplaced or lost your certificate over the years, need a replacement, or only hold a short certificate (which does not include parents’ names), UK Document Services can help. Many authorities now require the full (long-form) certificate that includes parents’ details, and we can assist you in obtaining it quickly and securely.
A birth certificate may be required when:
- The certificate has been misplaced or is lost
- A certificate has not been received
- A short certificate was issued at the time of birth
- Applying for a passport
- Applying for a driving licence
- Registering for childcare, school or university
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Applying for government benefits or pensions
- Proof of nationality
- Inheritance and probate matters
- Tracing family history or genealogy
- Obtaining replacement identity documents
- Immigration and visa applications
Whatever the reason you need a birth certificate, UK Document Services can obtain a full / long version of your birth certificate without delay.
No reference numbers, page or volume numbers, ID or documentation is needed and no need to visit in person. We will do all the work for you, ensuring you receive the birth certificate direct to your door.
Complete the simple Birth Order Form and tell us as much information as you know. Anyone can request a birth certificate, as long as a few simple details are provided.
Our Copy Birth Certificates FAQs
Is it an official unabridged Birth Certificate copy?
You will receive full or long form birth certificates which are certified legal copies, unabridged, suitable for official purposes.
Can this replacement Birth Certificate be used for legal purposes?
Yes. All replacement birth certificates are full/long form and are suitable for official purposes such as Passports, Visas, Driving Licences and Pre-work check.
What is on a Birth Certificate?
A full Birth Certificate normally contains the following:
- When & where born
- Name
- Sex
- Name & surname of father
- Name, surname and maiden name of mother
- Occupation of father
- Signature, description and residence of informant
- When registered
- Signature of registrar
- Name entered after registration
How long does it take to get a replacement Birth Certificate?
Standard Service – Despatch within 10 working days
Rapid Service – Despatch within 5 working days
Priority Service – Despatch next working day
How much is a Birth Certificate?
The cost, which includes postage is as follows:
Standard Service – £31
Rapid Service – £49
Priority Service – £65
What postage options do you offer?
We offer 1st Class Postage, Signed For Service, International Tracked Service and Worldwide Courier Service for all our services.
Can I get a scanned copy of my Birth Certificate?
Yes, we offer a scan and send service, you can add this to your order.
Can I order without knowing the full details of the birth?
Yes, if you do not know all the details for your Birth Certificate, this is not a problem. We will do our best with the information you have to locate the record and will confirm the details with you if we are unsure.
Can I amend my order?
Yes, you are able to amend or cancel your order as long as your order has not already been processed.
Can I order an Adoption Certificate?
Yes, please complete the Birth Certificate order form with the names of the child and parents at the time of the adoption.
Can I obtain a Birth Certificate where the birth was registered overseas?
If the event was registered with a British overseas authority, then we should be able to obtain it.
I require an Apostille on the Birth Certificate, can you help?
Yes. If you require an Apostille on a Birth certificate you can simply add this to your Birth certificate order. An Apostille ensures your documents are recognised worldwide by all members of the Hague Convention.
Who are UK Document Services?
We are an independent organisation who offer an online service for ordering Birth Certificates. Birth Certificates are ordered from the General Register Office (GRO) and are not affiliated with the GRO, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) or any government body.
Worldwide Postage Options – 1st Class Postage, Signed For, International Tracked & Worldwide Courier
We Despatch Globally – We can help customers from the UK, Europe and Worldwide locations
Scan & Send Available – We offer a scan and send service
Amend Your Order – You have the ability to amend and/or cancel your order if it has not already been processed
Payment Options – We accept payments using Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay and PayPal