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Copy certificates - Birth, Death and Marriage

If you wish to obtain a copy certificate for a birth, marriage or death that was registered in Portsmouth you should apply by post or in person.

You will need to provide the following information:
· The type of certificate you are seeking: birth, marriage or death
· The name or names the certificate applies to
· The date of the event
· The place of the event
· Any other relevant information that may help us to locate the certificate
· A stamped addressed envelope would be appreciated

Fees

The cost of all standard birth, death and marriage certificates is £7.00 We cannot issue a certificate until we have received payment.
For events that have occurred recently a reduced fee may apply.

Cheques or postal orders should be made payable to Portsmouth City Council

A shorter birth certificate is available for £5.50  This shows the person's name, sex, date of birth and registration district of birth. The standard birth certificate also shows place of birth, parents' names and occupations of parents.

Overseas applicants are asked to send sterling cash, by registered mail if possible, or a cheque drawn in Pounds Sterling currency.

For further information contact:

The Superintendent Registrar
The Register Office
Milldam House
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3AF

Tel: 023 9282 9041

The office opening hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.