• UK
  • 23:45 25 Nov 2009

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.

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