Historical Searches and requesting copy birth certificates
The register office offers a replacement birth certificate ordering service for births that occurred in the London Borough of Enfield since 1837.
A certified copy birth certificate can only be obtained from the Register Office in the district where the event occurred. The applicant must be able to supply the full name at birth, date of birth and the name of the hospital or address where the birth occurred to enable us to search for the required entry. Applications can be made in person at the Register Office or by post.
If you do not have the basic information it may not be possible to locate the entry required and the certificate will not be issued. In this instance, customers are directed to the General Register Office on 01704 569824
Customers can carry out their own general search of our Birth Indexes. This is strictly by appointment only and a fee applies
Eligibility:
• Any person can apply for a copy certificate providing they have enough information for us to correctly identify the entry they require.
Required Customer Information
An application form should be completed or a letter form the applicant detailing the following information
• Name, address and telephone number of the person requesting the certificate;
• Full name at birth;
• Date of birth;
• Name of the hospital or address where the birth occurred;
• Correct fee;
• First-class stamped self address envelope.
Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
Turnaround time varies but we aim to issue certificates within 5 working days from receipt. Due to a very high demand during the summer months when people are renewing their passports, the time taken to produce a certificate will increase.
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