Lost your birth certificate and need a new one fast? Order your birth certificate replacement here. Just fill out our simple form with your details and we'll handle the rest. We'll find your replacement birth certificate then post it to you.
The Importance of a Birth Certificate in UK
Your birth certificate is an important document, it serves as proof of identity, citizenship, and age. If you find yourself in need of a birth certificate replacement in the UK, this guide will talk you through everything you need to know about obtaining an official replacement birth certificate, quickly and easily.
Understanding Replacement Birth Certificates
All replacement birth certificates we supply are full, long-version official copies issued by the GRO. They are legally equivalent to your original birth certificate and can be used for various purposes such as applying for a passport, employment or obtaining a driver's license.
Reasons why you may need to order a Birth Certificate replacement
There are many reasons as to why you may need to obtain a copy birth certificate:
Loss or Damage - misplacing of an original birth certificate is a common reason to reorder a replcement
Name Change - once legally changing your name, a new birth certificate is required reflecting this
Legal Requirements - certain legal processes require you to provide a certified copy of birth certificate
Personal Records - keeping a backup copy birth certificate in case of loss or damage
How to place your order
We offer a convenient, hassle-free way of ordering your birth certificate replacement. You simply fill out the order form with your details and we'll handle the rest. We search the GRO on your behalf and contact the relevant government agencies to obtain your copy birth certificate, then deliver it to your door.
What type of Replacement Birth Certificate will I receive?
All replacement birth certificates we supply are full, long-version official copies. This includes all recorded details from the birth register:
- Child's full name
- Parent/s name/s
- Place of birth
- Mother's maiden name
How fast can I get my replacement birth certificate?
You may need your copy birth certificate urgently. We offer various service and shipping options to accommodate your needs. ​
Urgent Dispatch - for when you need your birth certificate copy urgently. Our priority service offers a 3-day dispatch with priority shipping options
Express Dispatch - if you need your replacement birth certificate quickly, our express service offers a 15 working day dispatch.
Worldwide courier delivery - we work with a number of different delivery companies to ensure our customers receive their official certificates safely and in a timely manner, within the UK, Europe and worldwide.​​
Further Information and Services
In addition to birth certificate copies in the UK, we also provide services for other vital records:
Copy of marriage certificate
Copy of death certificate
Copy of adoption certificate
For more details or assistance with obtaining these documents, see our homepage.