General Election postal votes
If you have not received your postal vote for the General Election on 4 July 2024, please call us on 01305 838299 so that a replacement can be issued.
If you're getting married or forming a civil partnership in a church, you can order your certificate in advance
Buy copies of birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificates.
Alternatively, you can call us to buy copies of certificates.
You'll need the following information before you apply:
Date and place of birth, full name and parent's names.
If you need an adoption certificate, you will need to apply to the General Register Office.
Date and place of death and full name of deceased.
Date and place of marriage, full names of couple.
Date and place of civil partnership, full names and address of couple at time of registration.
We hold records of:
If the birth, death or marriage/civil partnership happened outside of Dorset you will need to contact the register office for that area.
If you're unsure whether we hold a record, contact us before you apply.
Copy certificates from an archived register cost £11. Please note that any certificates ordered from 28 May 2024 will cost £12.50.
If you need a certificate urgently we offer an express service, costing £35. Please note that any certificates ordered from 28 May 2024 will cost £38.50.
For same day certificates (Monday to Friday), phone us before 1pm to place your order.
This service is not available using our online ordering service so please contact us.
For more information about how we handle your personal data see the Registration Service Privacy Notice.