Replacement birth, marriage, or death certificates + Apostille services – your one-stop solution
If your original UK birth, marriage, or death certificate has been lost, stolen, damaged, or misplaced, The Apostille provides a complete one-stop service to help you obtain an official replacement certificate and have it legalised with an apostille — all in one seamless process.
We work directly with the General Register Office (GRO) to request and issue certified replacement copies that carry the same legal validity as your original document. Once received, our experts can arrange apostille legalisation and, if needed, embassy attestation for use abroad.
At The Apostille, we handle every step — from replacement to certification — quickly, securely, and in full compliance with UK and international standards.
Whether you need your certificate for visa applications, marriage abroad, or official verification overseas, our UK-based team ensures your document is accurate, recognised, and ready for immediate use worldwide.
What is a replacement certificate
A replacement certificate is an officially reissued copy of an original UK document (birth, death or marriage certificates) that has been lost, stolen, damaged, or become unreadable due to age or wear. These certificates are issued directly by the General Register Office (GRO) for birth, marriage, and death records.
The GRO provides certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates — each carrying the same legal validity as the original document.
At The Apostille, our team manages the entire process — from identifying the correct issuing authority and submitting your request, to delivering your certified replacement certificate and completing any required apostille legalisation or embassy attestation.
We ensure that every certificate you receive is authentic, traceable, and ready for official use worldwide.
If you’ve misplaced your document — or simply want to keep your original safe — we can help you obtain an official replacement quickly, securely, and in full compliance with UK and international requirements.
Replace your certificate
We make it easy to replace your lost or damaged document. Order online, choose your service speed, and we’ll handle the rest — fast, reliable, and official.
How to order a replacement certificate
- If you already have the original document but would like to obtain a certified copy and have it apostilled, you can simply order the replacement service online and send us a scanned copy of your original certificate. We will arrange for a certified copy to be issued and have it apostilled for you.
- If you don’t have access to the original, no problem — just provide a few key details about the event (such as names, dates, and location), and our team will obtain the official replacement certificate on your behalf.
Choose the option that suits your needs:
- Fast 2 Working Day Replacement Certificate – £80
Includes official replacement issued by the General Register Office (GRO). It takes 2-3 days
- Fast 2 Working Day Replacement Certificate + Apostille – £155
Includes the official GRO-issued replacement certificate plus apostille legalisation for international use. Usually it takes 3-5 days
Place your order and pay onine
Once you’ve placed your order, you’ll receive an email form to complete. After you’ve provided the required information, we’ll arrange for an official replacement copy of your document to be issued.
You’ll be notified at every stage of the process — when your replacement has been received, when it has been apostilled or legalised, and when your certificate is ready to be posted back to you.
What information is needed?
When ordering, please provide the following information:
- Name of child in full
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Father's full name (if given at time of registration)
- Fathers place of birth and occupation*
- Mother's full name
- Mothers place of birth, maiden surname and occupation*
- Certificate reference number*
- Nationality at birth (if overseas event)
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Replacement certificates made simple
At The Apostille, we understand that losing or damaging an important document can be stressful — but replacing it doesn’t have to be. Our mission is to make obtaining a certified replacement certificate simple, secure, and fully compliant with UK and international standards.
Our experienced UK-based team manages the entire process — from identifying the correct issuing authority to requesting, certifying, and legalising your replacement document. Whether you need a birth, marriage, death, academic, or corporate certificate, we ensure every replacement is officially issued, properly authenticated, and ready for use both in the UK and abroad.
We work quickly, transparently, and with meticulous attention to detail, providing trusted support for individuals, law firms, and businesses.
Get in touch today and let us take care of everything — ensuring your replacement certificates are accurate, valid, and accepted wherever you need them.
