After retiring, Mrs N moved to Switzerland. Her daughter had recently started researching the family’s history and wanted to see her parents’ Scottish marriage certificate.
Mrs N searched everywhere but realised her original marriage certificate had been lost many years ago. As the original certificate had been issued by the church on the day of her wedding, it could not be replaced. She therefore needed to obtain a certified copy of her marriage certificate—one she could show her daughter and for her to keep for herself.
As Mrs N now lived in Switzerland, she also needed the certificate delivered safely to her overseas address.
Many people are unaware that if an original marriage certificate has been lost, it cannot be replaced. Instead, an official certified copy must be obtained from the marriage register.
Living overseas, Mrs N wanted a simple, reliable service that would obtain the certificate and arrange delivery to Brazil without the need to deal with UK authorities herself.
How to Get a Marriage Certificate
Mrs N completed the UK Document Services online order form, providing:
- The full names of both parties
- The date of the marriage
- The location where the marriage took place
Our team searched the Scottish marriage records and obtained the certified copy of the marriage certificate.
UK Document Services arranged secure delivery to Switzerland using Mrs N’s preferred postal service.
She was able to choose from:
- 1st Class Airmail (10-12 Days)
- International Tracked Service (7-10 days)
- Courier (1-2 days) – The most reliable delivery option
Mrs N received her certified copy marriage certificate safely in Switzerland, giving her peace of mind that she once again had an official copy. She was also delighted to be able to share it with her daughter to support her family’s genealogy research.
Marriage Certificate Dispatch Times
- Standard Service – dispatch is up to 10 working days
- Rapid Service – dispatch is up to 5 working days
- Priority Service – dispatch is next working day
NB. Delivery time should be added to the stated estimated dispatch date.
Why Mrs N chose UK Document Services
- Simple online ordering from anywhere in the world
- No original documents required
- Friendly support by phone and email
- Choice of UK and worldwide delivery options
- Safe delivery to overseas addresses
If you’ve lost your marriage certificate, UK Document Services makes obtaining an official certified copy quick, simple and stress-free, wherever you live in the world.
