Copy certificates for births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships

Types of applications and how much it costs

You can apply using either our priority service or our standard service, depending on how quickly you need the certificate. Central government set the fees for copy certificates.

Priority service copy certificate application

Your certificate will be issued within 24 hours and can be collected or sent to you in the post. You can apply in person, online or over the phone.

Fees for priority service copy certificates

  • Online applications: £38.50
  • Over the phone applications: £43.50

Standard service copy certificate application

Your certificate will be issued after 5 working days and can be collected or sent to you in the post. You can apply online.

Fees for standard service copy certificates

  • ​​​​​​​Online applications: £12.50

Contact Register Office

Telephone: 01706 924784

Fax: 0844 963 231

Address: Rochdale Register Office
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 9am–4.15pm (on the last Thursday of each month, 10.30am-4.15pm).

Saturday and Sunday: ceremonies only.

You must make an appointment to register births and deaths and give notice of marriage.