Where do I get a replacement or a copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate?
A birth, death or a marriage is registered in the district where it took place. You need to apply to that district’s Register Office to get a copy of the certificate. At Leeds Register Office we hold the registers of all births, deaths and marriages which took place in the Leeds district dating back to 1837. How can I apply for a replacement or a copy of a certificate? You can apply by telephone to our contact centre . Please ring 0113 2224408 and have your credit or debit card available. Telephone applications take approximately 5 working days. If you need your certificate urgently we will charge a priority fee, guaranteeing next day delivery on all orders received before 3.30p.m. You will need to provide us with enough information so we can find the correct record. If you apply in person, we will normally be able to give you the certificate in 30 minutes. If we are going to take longer we may ask you to leave your application and fee with us. You can pay for your certificate by cash,
