The full version of UK birth certificates is the only version that is acceptable for nationality purposes. The parents' details and the father's profession are included in the certificate. We cannot accept the short birth certificate, which only gives the details of the child. We can not accept a passport in lieu of a full birth certificate.

England and Wales

If you were born in England or Wales and have never had a full UK birth certificate or have lost it, you can obtain a new copy from the General Registry in Southport.

General Register Office
PO Box 2
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 2JD

By telephone, fax, e-mail quoting debit/credit card details

Telephone number: +44 (0) 845 603 7788  (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 9am - 4pm).
Fax: +44 (0) 1704 550013
e-mail: certificate.services@ons.gov.uk

Scotland

If you were born in Scotland apply to:

Registrar General
New Register House,
3 West Register Street,
Edinburgh EH1 3YT
Tel: +44 (0) 131 334 0380

Northern Ireland

If you were born in Northern Ireland, apply to:

The Registrar General,
Oxford House,
49-55 Chichester Street
Belfast BT1 4HL
Tel: +44 (0) 2890 252000