Commemorative marriage certificates: application form (accessible)
Updated 16 February 2019
Applies to England and Wales
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An ideal gift
Surprise your friends or loved ones on their special wedding anniversary with a General Register Office commemorative marriage certificate.
There’s no better way to mark a Silver, Ruby, Golden, or Diamond wedding anniversary than to present the couple with a commemorative marriage certificate.
It’s not only a unique gift that they will treasure and want to keep, it is an authenticated copy of their entry in the marriage register, certified by the General Register Office (GRO).
Whether you are a relative or a good friend of the couple, this gift from the GRO shows you care, and want to join them in recognising and celebrating the anniversary of a long-standing marriage.
Application form
Order a commemorative marriage certificate
A presentation to be proud of
Specially designed for the General Register Office, these beautifully finished certificates are colour printed on high quality paper and come mounted within a presentation box.
Seal of approval
The seal of the General Register Office, established in 1837, verifies the personal details on each commemorative certificate.
Quality and beauty
Each certificate features the official seal of the General Register Office and is stamped with the Royal Arms. Every certificate is individually finished with the couple’s personal details, as recorded in the marriage register.
Commemorative certificates
Each certificate measures 210mm × 297mm. The subtle use of colours marks the different anniversaries of Silver, Ruby, Golden and Diamond.
Cost
| Description | Online | Phone/Post |
|---|---|---|
| Commemorative Certificate application with a GRO index reference supplied | £35.00 | £39.00 |
| Commemorative Certificate application without a GRO index reference supplied | £38.00 | £42.00 |
All prices include postage and packing. You will receive an individually finished commemorative certificate delivered in a presentation package to the address of your choice.
How to order
It is cheaper to order if you apply for your Commemorative Marriage Certificate online (visit: www.gov.uk/bmdcertificates) and also include a GRO index reference. Marriage indexes are available to freely search on FreeBMD up to 1983. Further information on researching GRO indexes is available at www.gov.uk/familyhistory and in our booklet ‘Discover your Family History’.
Alternatively, you can call +44 (0)300 123 1837 or complete the attached order form.
If you apply by post or telephone an additional administration fee is payable. Also, where you do not include a GRO index reference. These fees cover the extra work of processing your application.
We would ask that you place your order at least 10 working days before the required date.
Certificates available
Commemorative certificates are only available for Silver, Ruby, Golden and Diamond wedding anniversaries relating to marriages registered in England or Wales.