The General Register Office is part of His Majesty's Passport Office and oversees civil registration in England and Wales. We maintain the national archive of all births, marriages and deaths dating back to 1837 and further information on our services can be found using the links shown below.
 

 Order certificates online
from the General Register Office

It's quick and easy to order birth, marriage, civil partnership, death, adoption and commemorative certificates online via the government's own official website.

Certificates cost from £11.00 including postage.
In a hurry? Use the priority service from £35.00
 

Apply online for a UK Passport - This will open a new browser window  Apply online for a UK Passport
You can apply for, renew, replace or update your passport and pay for it online
 

Visit GOV.UK - This will open a new browser window  Visit GOV.UK
For information on birth, marriage, civil partnership, death, adoption and stillbirth records and registrations.

For corporate information visit the Inside Government area of GOV.UK
 
   Get started with family research - This will open a new browser window


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