Supporting documents
How can I obtain an extract (original copy) of my original UK birth/marriage certificate?
You can apply by post to the General Register Office, whose address is:
PO Box 2,
Southport,
Merseyside
PR8 2JD
You can apply in person at:
St Catherine’s House,
10 Kingsway,
London
WC2B 6JP
and collect certificates on the fourth working day following your visit or have certificates posted to any address supplied. A priority service is available by phoning 0151 471 4524 or faxing 0151 471 4368. You will need to have a credit/debit card for this service.