Will I also receive a copy of the Will itself, or just the Grant?

Where a Will was left, a copy is generally included alongside the Grant of Probate, since the Will becomes a public record once probate is granted. Where no Will was made, only the Grant or Letters of Administration will be available.

Do I need to be a family member or executor to order a copy?

No. Once a Grant of Probate, Confirmation, or Letters of Administration is issued, it becomes a public record, and anyone with the relevant case details can generally request a copy.

I don’t know which court or registry handled the case. Can you still help?

Provide any details you have, such as the deceased's full name, approximate date of death, and last known address, and contact us. We’ll advise on the best way to proceed.

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A death that took place outside the UK can only be covered by this service if it was registered with UK authorities, including registration at a British Consulate, High Commission, or with the Armed Forces. Overseas-registered records can take up to 18 months to reach the UK. If the death was registered recently, or you're unsure whether it qualifies, contact us, and we'll advise on the best way to proceed.
A Birth that took place outside the UK can only be covered by this service if it was registered with UK authorities, including registration at a British Consulate, High Commission, or with the Armed Forces. Overseas-registered records can take up to 18 months to reach the UK. If your birth was registered recently, or you're unsure whether it qualifies, contact us, and we'll advise on the best way to proceed.

From here, you can retrieve a full legal UK Birth Certificate Replacement, suitable for all official, legal and family history uses. These certificates include the parents' details and are often referred to as a Long-Form or A4 version.

Jurisdiction Covered

England or Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jersey
Outside the UK (British Embassy, High Commission or British Forces)

What information does a UK birth record include?

A UK birth record includes details such as the full name, date and place of birth, and parents' names and occupations. The information reflects what was recorded at the time of registration.

Need your birth record sooner than standard delivery?

Standard processing time is up to 15 days. If you need your copy faster, we offer priority next-day dispatch and worldwide courier options. Digital scans may also be available as an optional add-on, letting you access your record sooner while we prepare the physical copy for dispatch. Look out for this option when placing your order.

Ordering a birth certificate for someone who was adopted?

Adopted individuals in England and Wales have both an original birth certificate and an adoption certificate. We can help source either, but the original (pre-adoption) birth certificate is subject to additional access rules.

Will this record be accepted outside the UK?

If you are using this record to obtain a British passport, you can use it anywhere in the world without additional verification steps. For other purposes, requirements vary by the receiving country and organisation. Most foreign governments, visa departments, and international courts require an Apostille. We recommend checking the target country's requirements or selecting our legalisation package when you place your document order.

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I don’t know which court or registry handled the case. Can you still help?

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How long does it take to obtain a copy of a decree absolute or final order?

Can I get my decree absolute apostilled at the same time?

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