Certified Copy Marriage Certificate
Have you lost a Marriage Certificate or Civil Partnership Certificate and need a replacement?
Our certified legal marriage certificate copies are suitable for official purposes and are unabridged and full/long form.
Ordering a Certified Copy Marriage Certificate is quick, easy, and secure.
Replacement Marriage and Civil Partnership Certificates are available to order from the following dates:
- England & Wales from 1837
- Scotland from 1855
- Northern Ireland from 1864
- Republic of Ireland from 1845
UK Marriage Certificates
A UK marriage certificate is an official document that proves two people are legally married or in a civil partnership.
A UK marriage certificate is first issued after the marriage has been registered, typically within a few days to a week after the wedding ceremony.
Maybe your original marriage certificate got lost when you moved, it’s been so long you can’t remember where it is, or perhaps you never received it at all – whatever the case, UK Document Services can help you get an official copy with ease.
A marriage certificate may be required when:
- The certificate has been misplaced or is lost
- A certificate has not been received
- Proof of Marital Status
- Changing your surname on a passport, driving licence, bank account, credit card, utility bill and council tax record
- Applying for a spouse visa – both in the UK and abroad
- Applying for joint financial products – a mortgage, a joint bank account, life insurance or pension plan
- Applying for a divorce
- Claiming benefits or pensions
- Probate and inheritance matters
- Updating wills or next-of-kin details
- Adoption or family law proceedings
- Tracing family history or genealogy research
Whatever the purpose, UK Document Services is here to support you in obtaining your marriage certificate.
You don’t need your partner’s consent to request a marriage certificate. Anyone can apply, as long as a few basic details are provided. And if you’re unsure of the exact information, don’t worry — our team will search the records for you and ensure you receive your marriage certificate within the expected timeframe.
Simply complete the Marriage Order Form and we will take care of the process for you, ensuring your request is completed quickly and with minimal hassle.
Our Copy Marriage Certificates FAQs
Will I received an official, certified copy Marriage Certificate?
Yes, you will receive full or long form marriage certificates which are certified legal copies, unabridged, and suitable for official purposes.
Can this certified copy Marriage Certificate be used for legal purposes?
Yes. All Marriage and Civil Partnership Certificates copies are full/long form and are suitable for official purposes such as travelling abroad, changing your name on important documents and applying for a divorce.
What is on a copy Marriage Certificate?
A copy Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate normally contains the following:
- When, where and how married
- Name(s) and Surname in Full
- Occupation
- Marital Status
- Usual Residence
- Father’s Name(s)Surname and Occupation
- Mother’s Names(s) Surname(s) and Maiden Surname
- Officiating Minister or Registrar with Designation and Witnesses with Addresses
How long does it take to get a certified copy Marriage 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 replacement Marriage Certificate?
The cost of a replacement, certified copy Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate 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 Marriage Certificate?
Yes, we offer a scan and send service, you can add this to your copy Marriage Certificate or Civil Partnership Certificate order.
Can I order without knowing the full details of the marriage?
Yes, if you do not know all the original details for your copy Marriage 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 obtain a Marriage Certificate copy where the marriage was registered overseas?
If the event was registered with a British overseas authority, then we should be able to obtain a copy of your Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate.
I require an Apostille on the Marriage Certificate, can you help?
Yes. If you require an Apostille on a Marriage Certificate you can simply add this to your Marriage certificate order. An Apostille ensures your documents are recognised worldwide by all members of the Hague Convention.
Do you provide Civil Partnership Certificates?
Yes, please complete the Marriage Certificate order form with the names of both parties at the time of the marriage.
Who are UK Document Services?
We are an independent organisation who offer an online service for obtaining copy Marriage Certificates, as well as replacement Birth Certificates, Death and Divorce Certificates. Marriage Certificates are ordered from the General Register Office (GRO). We 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