Elections 2023

From May 4 2023, voters in England will need to show photographic ID to vote at polling stations in some elections, including Stoke-on-Trent’s upcoming local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.

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Buy a copy of a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate

In this section

  1. Buy a copy of a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate
  2. How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?

Standard service: includes

  • Copy of the certificate
  • Certificate will be produced within 15* working days of receipt of application

Certificate will then sent by second class post.

 £11

Priority service: includes

  • Copy of the certificate
  • Certificate will be produced within 24 hours of receipt of application

Certificate will then be sent by first class post

 £35

Additional Postage Options if required

Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed™ - This service guarantees delivery of your certificate. You will be provided with a tracking number to enable you to make a claim against the Royal Mail if it is not delivered. Orders received after 1pm will be posted the following working day.

  • For Standard Service orders – please be aware if you purchase this option your certificate will be produced within 15* working days  - see above -  and posted out by special delivery after this time. 
For Priority Service – Please be aware if you purchase this option your certificate will be produced within 24 hours – see above – and posted out by special delivery after this time.   

Additional

£6.85 (up to 100g)

Standard international - this service is not guaranteed but you can claim compensation of up to £20 from the Royal Mail if your certificate is not delivered

 Additional
£1.70