Which birth certificates are available to order?

We provide support in obtaining UK-issued birth certificates. Below is a list of certificate types and their availability:

Available Birth Certificates

• England & Wales: Certificates from July 1st, 1837 to the present.
• Scotland: Certificates from 1855 to the present.
• Northern Ireland: Certificates issued from 1864 to the present.
• British Forces Births: From 1849 to 2013.
• British Consul or High Commission Registers: From 1849 to 2013.
• British Army Regimental Records: From 1761 to 1849.
• Marine Births (British-Registered Vessels): From 1837 to 2013.
• Aircraft Births (British-Registered Aircraft): From 1948 to 2013.

Important Notes

• It is not mandatory for British citizens born abroad to have their births recorded in UK records.
• If a birth was not registered with a British Consulate, Embassy, or High Commission, we cannot provide a copy of the certificate. You will need to contact the birth registrars in the country where the birth took place.

Former British Territories or Protectorates

Many countries were once part of the UK but have since gained independence. When control was handed over to local governments, birth records remained in those countries.

• No records were transferred to UK authorities, so we cannot supply certificates for these cases.
• You will need to contact the relevant birth registrars in the respective country for assistance.