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How much does a certificate cost?


Information about the charges for certificates of birth, death, marriage and civil partnerships.

The cost of the certificate depends on which service you require. The following costs are for copies of certificates held in the The Register Office, The Story, Mount Oswald, Durham:

CostCollection/postHow
£12.50CollectionIn person after a minimum of five working days, from The register office at The Story.
£12.50PostBy post within five working days, using 2nd class post.
£12.50PostOutside of the UK, we aim to deliver within 28 days.
£38.50CollectionIn person on the same day from The register office at The Story (collection between 10.00am and 4.00pm)
£38.50PostBy post the same day via 1st class post (order must be received by 12 noon)

How to order a copy of a certificate

Order a copy of a certificate are available from us in a number of ways.

Buying a copy of a certificate anywhere else

You can also buy a certificate for any birth, death or marriage in England and Wales from the central General Registrar's Office: Gov.uk: order a copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate.



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