How much is a replacement birth certificate?
Cost of a replacement Birth Certificate
The price of a replacement birth certificate can be influenced by various elements such as the region, certificate type, and processing speed.
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The cost for a full replacement birth certificate ranges from £22.99 to £29.99 based on the area where the birth was registered. You must also choose the desired service level and shipping options. Note that some local authorities may impose a separate fee for expedited processing.
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Furthermore, obtaining an apostille/legalisation service to validate the certificate's authenticity for overseas use may come with an additional cost.
England & Wales
Standard Birth Certificate dispatched after 10 business days.
£22.99
Express Birth Certificate dispatched after 5 business days
£33.99
Urgent Birth Certificate dispatched after 2 business days
£49.99
Scotland
Standard Birth Certificate dispatched after 10 business days.
£25.99
Express Birth Certificate dispatched after 5 business days
£37.99
Urgent Birth Certificate dispatched after 2 business days
£54.99
Northern Ireland
Standard Birth Certificate dispatched after 10 business days.
£25.99
Express Birth Certificate dispatched after 5 business days
£37.99
Urgent Birth Certificate dispatched after 2 business days
£54.99
British Overseas
Standard Birth Certificate dispatched after 10 business days.
£25.99
Express Birth Certificate dispatched after 5 business days
£47.99
Urgent Birth Certificate dispatched after 2 business days
£54.99
Special Postage
Recorded Delivery
£4.95
Special Delivery
£11.99
International Signed for Delivery
£19.95