Get a copy of a certificate

You can get a copy of death, marriage, birth and civil partnership certificates by post.

Apply for a certificate online

What you need to know

We can’t take applications over the phone.

Standard service

Our standard service costs £11 . Ordered certificates will be issued within 15 working days and sent by second class post.

Priority service

This service is for historic applications only. We do not offer this service on registrations carried out within the last month.

Our priority service costs £35. Ordered certificates will be issued within 24 hours and sent by first class post. When you get your certificates will depend on the postal service in your area.

Other ways to apply

By post

Print and fill in an application form:

• Application for a Birth Certificate (pdf, 22KB) (opens new window)

• Application for a Marriage Certificate (pdf, 21KB) (opens new window)

• Application for a Death Certificate (pdf, 21KB) (opens new window)

• Application for a Civil Partnership Certificate (pdf, 23KB) (opens new window)

Post the form to: Bristol Register Office, The Old Council House, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JG. 

Include your payment (if paying by cheque) and a stamped addressed envelope for the certificate to be posted back to you.

In person

Register Office opening hours

• Monday: 9am to 4pm
• Tuesday: 9am to 4pm
• Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
• Thursday: 9am to 4pm
• Friday: 9am to 4pm

The entrance is on Broad Street. You can find an access guide on the DisabledGo website.

Terms and conditions

See our Register Office terms and conditions (pdf, 295KB) (opens new window) .