Birth certificate fees

When you have a child, you must register them within 42 days of their birth and apply for a birth certificate.

A standard certificate, known as a ‘full’ certificate which includes the parents' names, costs £12.50.

A short certificate, which does not show the parents’ names and surnames, also costs £12.50.

You can buy more short certificates and full certificates at the time of registration or at any time afterwards.

Fees for additional registration services include:

  • forename(s) added within 12 months of the birth registration: £44
  • consideration by a Registrar or Superintendent Registrar of a correction application: £83
  • consideration by the Registrar General of a correction application: £99

Apply for a copy certificate