Buy UK Birth Certificate Copy online
Official copy of a UK birth certificate. A UK birth certificate is an official government record of a person's birth, issued in two main types: the short-form certificate, which shows only the child's basic details like name, sex, date, and place of birth, and the long-form (full) certificate.
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Buy Registered copy of a United Kingdom birth certificate online issued by the General Register Office.
UK birth certificates are official records issued by the government to document a birth, divided mainly into short-form and long-form types.
Types of Birth Certificates
- Long-Form (Full) Certificate: A complete copy of the entry in the birth register. It includes the child's full name, sex, date and place of birth, as well as the parents' names, occupations, and address. This version is required for passports, school enrollment, and formal identification.
- Short-Form Certificate: Contains only the child's name, sex, date, and place of birth (excluding parent details). It is usually issued free at initial registration but is not accepted as valid photo ID or for official verification.
Key Details & Costs (England & Wales)
- Standard Cost: £12.50 per copy through the General Register Office (GRO).
- Standard Delivery: Around 4 working days.
- Priority Service: £38.50 for next-working-day dispatch (if ordered by 4:00 PM).
- Registration Deadlines: Births must be registered within 42 days in England and Wales, or within 21 days in Scotland.
If you'd like, let us know:
- Where and when the birth took place (England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland)
- Whether you are trying to register a new birth or order a replacement copy
