Copy certificates
Before you apply
Information you need
Birth certificate
- name and surname (and any other names used) at the time of birth
- date and place of birth
- parents' full names
- mother's maiden surname.
Death certificate
- name and surname (and any other names used) at the time of death
- date and place of death.
Marriage certificate
- name and surname (and any other names used) at the time of marriage
- maiden surname of the bride
- date of marriage
- name of place of marriage (register office, church).
How much it costs
From 16 February 2019 the certificate fees are changing. All certificates will cost £11. Free short certificates are no longer issued. Note, we do not accept cash. You must pay using your credit or debit card.
Each certificate costs £10. We charge extra for posting and the priority service.
| Standard | Priority service |
---|---|---|
Certificate fees |
£11.00 |
£35.00 |
Certificate Service Type |
The certificate will be issued within 15 working days of receiving the order and can either be collected in person at East Ham Town Hall main reception or posted by 2nd class post. |
The certificate will be issued within 24 hours of receiving the order and can be either collected in person at East Ham Town Hall main reception or will be posted by 1st class post. |
Apply for a copy certificate
Apply online and receive by post or collect
Priority service
Standard Service
Apply online
Fill in the relevant form:
- Birth certificate online application form
- Civil partnership online certificate application form
- Death certificate online application form
- Marriage certificate online application form