Welcome To Wirral
Certificates
Obtaining Copy Certificates
Certificates
Copies of Birth, Marriage and Death certificates are available from the register office.
We only hold records of births, marriages and deaths (from 1837 to the present day) that took place in this district. Some indexes are also available at the Cheshire Births, Marriages and Deaths website.
If the event took place in another area then you must contact the local office.
Please click on the following links for copies of the relevant application forms.
- Birth Certificate Application Form
- Death Certificate Application Form
- Marriage Certificate Application Form
Cost
Copies of marriage and death certificates cost £7.00
Birth certificates are either:
- Short copy which shows the person's name, and date and place of birth - £5.50
- Full copy which shows the above details as well as their parents details - £7.00
Applying
You should send your completed application form to:
Register OfficeTown Hall
Mortimer Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5EU
Please make your cheque or postal order payable to "MBW".
Alternatively you may apply in person to the above address.
General Searches of the Indexes
To make an appointment to undertake a 'GENERAL SEARCH' of the indexes please ring 0151 606 2020. (Details about GENERAL SEARCHES are shown on the back of the application forms)