Copies of birth, marriage and death certificates
These pages tell you how to apply for a copy registration certificate.
Telephone us to apply and pay for any birth, death or marriage certificate registered in Scotland from 1855.
Do it online
Apply and pay for registration copy certificates
We can also provide you with certificates from any registration district in Scotland, except for the current year and previous year. In these cases you would have to contact the office where the event was registered. For more information on all Scotland's registration offices go to the External websites area.
What information do I need to obtain a copy certificate?
Birth certificate
- Name at birth
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Mother's maiden name
Death certificate
- Name at death
- Date of death
- Place of death
- Age at time of death
Marriage certificate
- Parties' names
- Date of marriage
- Place of marriage
