CERTIFICATES

If you have changed your name, lost your certificate or have had gender re-assignment you can request a replacement certificate. Depending on the reason for your replacement, you will need to provide the following evidence:

REQUIRED EVIDENCE
REASON FOR REQUEST TYPE OF ITEM REQUIRED
Change of name

(any 2 documents)
  • Passport
  • Full birth certificate
  • Driving licence
  • A copy of deed poll
Gender reassignment

(any 2 documents)
  • Passport
  • Full birth certificate
  • Driving licence
  • A copy of deed poll
  • A recent utility bill within the last 3 months
Divorce

(any 2 documents)
  • Passport
  • Marriage certificate
  • A copy of deed poll
  • Divorce notice
Lost certificate

(any 1 document)
  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
Insert my middle name(s)

(any 1 document)
  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
FEES
Per replacement certificate GBP 50

Fees are subject to local rate of VAT where applicable.

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When completing your application, you will need to upload your evidence.

Where your request is to change your details, we will require your original certificate to be returned to us.

We will dispatch your replacement certificate within two weeks from receipt of request, and successful payment.

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