Scotland - Obtain a birth Certificate

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Obtain a birth Certificate, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. The applicant has to enter Username (e-mail address) and Password to login. If the applicant doesn’t have an account, then click “Register” and register an account.
3. After login select type of certificate and start filling the application form.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
5. Next the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review the application and click “submit”
7. Next the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
8. After successful payment the applicant can download the receipt as a proof of payment.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The applicant can check the status of the application by simply logging in.
12. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain a birth Certificate, the applicant has to approach the nearby Local Register Office link

   Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested. The fee details are mentioned in “Fees” section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The entire process can be completed within 7 – 10 or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of identity of parents (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving License etc)
• Proof of address (Utility bills, Tenancy Agreement, Voter id)

Office Locations & Contacts

REGISTER OFFICE – SCOTLAND
National Records of Scotland
New Register House
3 West Register Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3YT
Email - [email protected]
0131 202 0451
List of Local Register Office link

Eligibility

• Any Person who intends to obtain a Obtain a Birth Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• 1 certificate - £12 (any type)
• each extra copy - £10 (must be same certificate and ordered at same time)

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 7- 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

Section 1 - Customer Details

• Title Forename
• Surname
• Company Name
• Address
• Town
• County
• Country Postcode
• Email
• Telephone

Section 2 - Details of Birth

• Forenames at birth
• Surname at birth
• Mother's Forenames
• Father's / *Parent's Forenames
• Maiden Surname
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Gro index reference
• Payment information

Need for the Document

• A birth certificate in Scotland is an official document that records the details of a person's birth. It contains information such as the person's full name, date of birth, place of birth, parents' names, and their occupations.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• Birth certificates are legal documents that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as applying for a passport, enrolling in school, or getting married. It is important to keep your birth certificate in a safe place, as it is a vital document that may be required throughout your life.