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Birth certificate application form

Application form to order a copy of a birth certificate registered in England and Wales.

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Birth certificate application form

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Details

Complete the application form to order a copy of a birth certificate registered in England and Wales.

It is cheaper if you apply online. If you include a General Register Office (GRO) index reference number, the process will be quicker.

You can view the list of fees.

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Updates to this page

Published 25 October 2012
Last updated 16 February 2019 + show all updates
  1. New birth certificate application form and update to details.

  2. First published.

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