Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
#1
Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
Hi,
The internet is riddled with conflicting advice on this. There seem to be many sites offering speedy service but it's quite hard to determine if they are legitimate and they are relatively expensive. The official UK online ordering service does not offer international service.
What is the quickest reliable way to obtain a certified copy of a long form birth certificate in the US? Is it quickest for our parents to obtain copies (bearing in mind they live a long way from the original registry office)?
Would very much appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Doug.
The internet is riddled with conflicting advice on this. There seem to be many sites offering speedy service but it's quite hard to determine if they are legitimate and they are relatively expensive. The official UK online ordering service does not offer international service.
What is the quickest reliable way to obtain a certified copy of a long form birth certificate in the US? Is it quickest for our parents to obtain copies (bearing in mind they live a long way from the original registry office)?
Would very much appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Doug.
#2
Re: Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
Can you order it online and have it posted to your parents? They can then send it on to you seeing they live a long way from the place of birth.
I sent my Mom in for Dh's but she lives in the town we were all born in.
I sent my Mom in for Dh's but she lives in the town we were all born in.
#3
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,605
Re: Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
This is the official source (therefore also the cheapest) and they mail them overseas.
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
At least the faq says they do:
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...line.asp#bmd21
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
At least the faq says they do:
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...line.asp#bmd21
#4
Re: Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
This is the official source (therefore also the cheapest) and they mail them overseas.
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
At least the faq says they do:
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...line.asp#bmd21
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
At least the faq says they do:
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...line.asp#bmd21
#5
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,605
Re: Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
Bastards.
#6
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Joined: Apr 2005
Location: FL
Posts: 33
Re: Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
I ordered a birth certificate online through this site mentioned earlier this year. I used the standard option and it arrived within three weeks to my US address.
#7
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 41,518
Re: Getting replacement UK birth certificate from US
This is the official source (therefore also the cheapest) and they mail them overseas.
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
At least the faq says they do:
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...line.asp#bmd21
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
At least the faq says they do:
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/c...line.asp#bmd21
We are forever getting mail from dodgy companies trying to look like official government agencies, something to be very wary of.