What information we need
We need some information to help us find the original registration for the birth, death, marriage, or civil partnership.
Birth certificates
To order a copy of a birth certificate, you will need to tell us:
- full name at birth
- place of birth (hospital or address)
- date of birth
- mother's full name
- father's full name (if possible)
Death certificates
To order a copy of a death certificate, you will need to tell us:
- full name of the deceased
- place of death
- date of birth
- date of death
Marriage or civil partnership certificates
To order a copy of a marriage or civil partnership certificate, you will need to tell us:
- full names of both partners
- date of marriage or civil partnership
- name of the venue where the ceremony took place