Form

Overseas birth certificate

Application form to order a birth certificate for a birth that was registered overseas.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Published: 18 October 2012
• Last updated: 16 February 2019 — See all updates

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Overseas birth certificate

PDF, 360 KB, 2 pages

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Details

Complete the application form to order a birth certificate for a birth that was registered overseas.

It is cheaper if you apply online. If you also include a General Register Office (GRO) index reference number, the process will be quicker.

You can view the list of fees.

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Published 18 October 2012
Last updated 16 February 2019 + show all updates

1. 16 February 2019

   New overseas birth certificate appliocation form added and details updated.

2. 18 October 2012

   First published.