What you need to apply for a copy certificate

Please include as much information as possible when requesting copy certificates.

Get more information on how to apply for a copy certificate and the fees and charges.

Birth certificates

Please include the following information on birth certificate applications

• date of birth
• place of birth
• full names of the person at birth (if the person is know to have been legally adopted please telephone for advice)
• father's full names
• mother's full names
• mother's maiden surname

Marriage certificates

Please include the following information on marriage certificate applications

• date of the marriage
• place of the marriage
• full names of both partners at the time of the marriage
• any other surnames used before the marriage took place

Civil partnership certificates

Please include the following information on civil partnership certificate applications

• date of the registration
• place of the registration
• full names of the civil partners
• the address of the civil partners at the time of the registration

Death certificates

Please include the following information on death certificate applications

• date of death 
• place of death
• full names of the deceased
• occupation
• date of birth
• last known address of the deceased
• if the deceased was a married woman please also include the name and surname of her husband