Welcome to Certificates.scot hosted by East Ayrshire Council Registration Services. Your online resource for ordering replacement Birth, Death and Marriage certificates for events registered in Scotland from 1855 to the present day* and Civil Partnership certificates registered from 2005 to the present day.
If you require a replacement copy of a Scottish Birth, Death, Marriage or Civil Partnership certificate, all applications must be submitted online via certificates.scot.
Certificates.scot, hosted by East Ayrshire Council Registration Services, allows you to order replacement Birth, Death and Marriage certificates.
Certificates are available for:
- events registered in Scotland from 1855 to the present day (certificates from the last 12 months are unavailable if registered outwith East Ayrshire Registration District)
- civil partnership certificates registered from 2005 to the present day
Please note:
- ordering online is the only way to apply for replacement certificates
- we do not offer an in-person ordering service at our office
- we are unable to accept applications made by post or telephone
While applications must be made online, our staff are available to assist customers who need help using the system.
All certificate requests must be made through our secure online ordering system. This allows us to process applications efficiently and ensure secure payment handling.
Fees
The fee for a replacement certificate is £15 plus postage. Additional copies of the same certificate ordered at the same time cost £10 each and are dispatched within five working days.
Postage Charges
All our certificates will be dispatched using Royal Mail. Please allow an additional 10 working days for your certificate to arrive.
The charges are as follows: –
- UK First Class – £1.80
- International – £3.60
Fast Track Same-Day Service
We offer a Fast Track Same-Day Service for customers who require their certificate urgently which is available for an additional fee of £15 per Certificate.
Orders must be placed online before 11am and paid for no later than 12:30pm, and your certificate will be available to collect any time after 3pm on the same day.
Why Apply Online?
Our online system is:
- secure
- available 24/7
- simple and easy to use
- the quickest way to receive your certificate
Payments
Payments can be made via our secure online system using a debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
Hours for Collection Only
Monday to Thursday: 3pm to 4:45pm
Friday: 3pm to 3:45pm