Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Copy birth, marriage and death certificates

If you require a copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate and the event occurred within the Borough of Telford & Wrekin, you can get a copy from Telford & Wrekin Register Office. You can apply in person at the office or by post. If you require a certificate for yourself you may also apply over the phone using a debit or credit card. Certificates will be issued within 24 hours of your request.
Please note that all certificates requested for family history searches and genealogy purposes must be applied for by post enclosing a seperate form of payment for each certificate required.

If the record that you want is for a birth that occurred elsewhere contact us on 01952 382444 or email us at register.office@telford.gov.uk for advice.

If the birth occurred in a neighbouring district this link will take you to contact details.

For details of fees and application forms please click here.

If possible you should supply the following information:

  • Full names of the person at birth (if it is known that the person has been legally adopted, please telephone the office for advice).
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Father's full; names at the time of the birth
  • Mothers full names at the time of the birth
  • Mother's maiden name
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Please note - Some documents published before 1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact numbers.
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For up to date contact numbers please refer to the Guide to Council Services.