Copy certificates
If a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership took
place in Knowsley, you can apply for a copy certificate.
How to apply
You can make an application in person by
visiting us at the address on the right. If you
prefer, you can write to us. You will need to provide the
following information and enclose a cheque or postal order made
payable to Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council and include a
stamped addressed envelope.
- Birth - Full name at birth, date and place of birth, parents'
full names including mother's maiden name.
- Death - Full name of deceased, place and date of death.
- Marriage or civil partnership - Full name of both parties
before marriage or partnership and the date and place of the
marriage or partnership.
Fees
- Full birth certificate (includes parents' names) £9.
- Short birth certificate £9 (this does not include details of
the parents and may not always be accepted by passport offices or
other organisations).
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate £9.
- Death certificate £9.
Certificates issued at time of registration are £3.50 each.
Copy Certificates will be available the next working day
following receipt of complete application and fee. However,
family history certificates may require more time to process due to
the length of time it can take to search and find.
