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