Supplying certified copies
of the birth, marriage and death entries from 1837 onwards.
If you need a replacement certificate or are researching your
family tree, Suffolk Registration Services can provide you with a
certified copy of the original entry.
Which office do I contact to obtain a replacement certificate?
You will need to contact the office where the event was
registered. For example, if you need a replacement birth
certificate and you were born in Saxmundham, then you will need to
contact the Deben Register office at Woodbridge.
Contact
Suffolk Register Offices.
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How can I apply for a replacement certificate?
1) In person at the
register
office - An application form can be completed in reception. To
save time at the office you can download an application form
here.
You can pay in cash, by cheque or postal order (made payble to
Suffolk County Council) or by debit/credit card
If you would like the certificate posted to you a postage and
packing fee will be charged.
2) By post
Either download an application form (above) or write a short letter
which should include the date and place of the birth, death or
marriage and the full name(s) of the people concerned. Send this
with your remittance to the
Register
Office. Please also include a stamped addressed envelope or the
relevant postage and packing fee with your payment.
payment for postal applications may be made by:
- cheque or postal order made payble to 'Suffolk County
Council'
- credit or debit card by completing our
credit card payment form (PDF, 21Kb) and enclose it with your
application.
3) By telephone using a debit or credit card
Telephone the register office during their opening hours and pay
using your debit or credit card. A Postage and Packing fee
will be charged.
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Do I need to show any identification to obtain a replacement
certificate?
No, you do not.
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How long will it take?
We offer three levels of service:-
- Standard service - the certifcate will be dispatched or be
available for collection within 5 working days.
- Express service - the certificate will be dispatched or
available for collection by the end of the next working day.
An additional £10 fee applies (including P&P) for this
service.
- Premium service - the certificate will be dispatched or
available for collection the same working day. An additional £20
fee (including P&P) applies for this service.
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How much will it cost?
Standard Service
A full replacement certificate usually costs £7.00. Short birth
certificates are £5.50. (Short birth certificates do not show any
parentage information)
If you require a replacement birth certificate for a passport
application please note that the Passport Office will only accept a
Full certificate.
If the Birth, Death or Marriage is recent (within the last 3-4
months) the cost will be £3.50. To confirm this please check with
your local Register Office.
Express Service
An additional £10.00 fee (including P&P) applies to the
above prices.
Premium Service
An additional £20 fee (including P&P) applies to the above
prices.
Postage and Packing
Uk 50p
EU £1
All other locations £2
Alternatively please include a stamped addressed envelope with your
application.
Please make cheques or postal orders payable to 'Suffolk County
Council'
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I married in a church - can I get a replacement marriage
certificate from the Register Office?
Possibly - it depends on how long ago you married and how many
marriages there have been at the church since your wedding. Contact
the District Register office for advice or alternatively email
enquiries@registrars.suffolkcc.gov.uk
.
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What are the procedures for applications from overseas?
Applications from our overseas customers are welcome either by
post or by telephone.
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How do I obtain a copy of a certificate for a birth, death or
marriage which did not occur in Suffolk?
You will need to contact the office responsible for the area in
which the event occurred. If you are unsure which office to contact
then you can either contact any Suffolk Register Office for advice,
email
enquiries@registrars.suffolkcc.gov.uk
or alternatively you may telephone the Certificate Services
Department at The General Register Office for assistance on 0845
603 7788
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