Under UK law, birth certificates are known as Public Records which means that any person can apply for a copy of any certificate, providing that they know the details of the birth that is required.
Can you view UK birth certificates online?
Original birth, marriage, and death records are not open to the public and are not available online; you can gain access to these certificates by searching the birth, marriage and death indexes, then ordering a copy of the records. You'll need the information found in an index to request a copy of a birth certificate.9 Sept 2020
Is birth certificate a public document?
Ordinarily birth certificates are public records. However, where a birth record is changed and a new birth record issued, the original birth record is no longer available for inspection except by court order.
How do you get a replacement birth certificate?
Contact the vital records office in the state or territory where you were born to get a copy of your birth certificate. Follow the instructions for requesting copies and paying fees. If you need a copy fast, ask about expedited service or shipping when you place your order.11 Aug 2021
How do I replace my Canadian birth certificate?
If you were born in Ontario you can apply for a replacement birth certificate through Service Ontario. To replace your birth certificate, you can: apply online for a replacement birth certificate, or. download the application form [PDF] and apply by mail or fax.26 Oct 2015
What do I do if I lost my birth certificate UK?
To obtain a copy of your birth certificate in England and Wales you can contact the register office where the birth took place by post or in person. You can also apply online from the General Register Office. Apply online here, if you're in a hot mess because you genuinely cannot find your birth certificate.16 Jun 2017