Official Replacement UK Certificates

UK Document Services are an independent organisation who offer an online service for ordering certified copies of official documents in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and for events registered in the UK which occurred Overseas.

Ordering is quick, easy and secure and our Team will handle all elements of the ordering process for you. Whether you are in the UK or Overseas, your replacement UK certificates will be procured and delivered to your doorstep, with care and efficiency.

Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates

Our team of experienced researchers specialise in providing full, long-form, unabridged certificates showing the parents’ details. These are certified legal copies and are suitable for official purposes.

Our team of experienced researchers specialise in providing replacement Birth Certificates, official copies of  Marriage Certificates, and certified copies of Death Certificates from England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and for events registered in the UK which occurred Overseas.

You may need a replacement birth certificate to apply for a UK or Irish passport, or a marriage certificate to prove your marital status has changed, or even a death certificate to apply for probate, placing an order with UK Document Services is fast, simple, and completely secure.

Decree Absolutes (Divorce Certificates)

Also referred to as a Divorce Certificate, Final Order, Divorce Affidavit, Legal Decree, or Divorce Absolute, our dedicated team specialises in providing official replacement Decree Absolutes (Divorce Certificates) from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

You may need a Decree Absolute to provide evidence that you are no longer married, to enable you to re-marry, to apply for your pension or to legally change your name on important documents, placing an order with UK Document Services is fast, simple, and completely secure. You will receive a fully legal copy of your Decree Absolute suitable for official purposes.

Article 39 Certificate (D180 Form)

If your UK divorce proceedings started before 31st December 2020 and you need to register that divorce in an EU country, you may require an Article 39 Certificate, also known in the UK as a D180 Form.
This certificate confirms the validity of your UK divorce documents for use within EU countries.
You will receive a certified copy of your D180 Form and Decree Absolute, which will be reviewed, stamped, and signed by a judge.

Apostille Service

If a Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate or Decree Absolute (Divorce Certificate) is being used overseas, an Apostille stamp may be needed. We provide an Apostille certification service. This ensures your documents are recognised worldwide by all members of the Hague Convention.

Whether you’re abroad to get married, buy or sell property, verify your identity, work, or study, we ensure the process is smooth and straightforward from start to finish.

Ordering is simple – just fill in our quick Order Form to request your Birth, Marriage, Death Certificate, or Decree Absolute (Divorce Certificate), and tick the box to include an Apostille Stamp. That’s it! Once we receive your official document, we’ll arrange the Apostille Stamp and send your completed documents to you securely using your preferred postage option.

Deed Poll

Using our Deed Poll Service you can legally and officially change your entire name or any part of it. Changing your name or the name of your child can appear to be a difficult or expensive task, however by using our affordable and reliable service, you will receive a printed and stamped Deed Poll document which we have validated as conforming to all legal requirements.

If your original Deed Poll has been lost or you require a new one to update your UK passport, identification, or official records held by institutions such as banks, schools, or medical providers, UK Document Services can assist.

Why Choose UK Document Services?

Streamlined Ordering, Backed by 25 Years of Expertise

Ordering official documents can be time-consuming and confusing, especially when different registry offices, courts and government departments are involved. UK Document Services simplifies the process by handling everything for you via one straightforward order.

The Easier Way to Obtain UK Certificates, Divorce Documents and Apostilles

• One simple order – We can obtain UK birth, marriage and death certificates, divorce documents and apostilles from different offices through one order, so you do not have to contact several places yourself.
• Help with missing details – If you do not have all the information, we can still help by checking records and helping trace missing details where possible.
• We deal with court closures – Many divorce records are now held by different courts due to court closures. We know where the records are held and deal with the court process for you.
• Apostille service available – Registry offices and courts do not provide apostilles directly. We can arrange apostilles for birth, marriage, death and divorce certificates needed overseas.
• Ideal for overseas customers – If you live outside the UK, we can manage the searching, ordering, apostille process and delivery of your documents, saving you the difficulty of dealing with UK offices from abroad.
• Fast, personal service – We provide prompt email responses, helpful support by phone or email, and UK or worldwide delivery options including courier delivery across Standard, Rapid and Priority orders.

Whether you need a replacement birth, marriage or death certificate, a decree absolute, or an apostilled document, UK Document Services provides a simple, reliable and stress-free service from start to finish.