Information you need to order a birth, death or marriage certificate

There are certain details you may need to order a birth, marriage, adoption, stillbirth, or death certificate. They will help you get the right certificate.

Information you should provide

Birth certificate

full name
date of birth
place of birth
parents’ names, including mother’s maiden name - this is a requirement for any births registered within the last 50 years

Marriage certificate

full names of bride and groom
date of marriage
place of marriage
name and occupation of bride and groom’s fathers

Deaths

full name
date of death
place of death
maiden surname if applicable

Stillbirths

There are particular circumstances concerning stillbirth certificates, please read ‘Ordering a stillbirth certificate’.

Order a stillbirth certificate

Adoptions

full name of person after adoption*
adopted person’s date of birth*
full name(s) of adoptive parent(s)*
year of adoption (if known)
court which granted the adoption order (if known)

* You must supply this if applying for certificates of those under 18, otherwise a certificate cannot be issued.

Civil partnerships

full names of both civil partners
date partnership was formed
place partnership was registered
full addresses of both partners at the time of registration - you must supply this if you are applying for the full certificate that includes addresses

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