Ordering certificates

By post

To order a modern certificate by post please send a cheque or postal order for the correct amount made payable to ‘Cheshire West and Chester’. You also need to provide the following information:

• Birth: full name at birth, place of birth, date of birth, mother’s name, father’s name (if shown in the entry) and mother’s maiden surname (if applicable)
• Death: full name of the deceased, place of death, date of death, age at death and spouse’s name (if applicable).
• Marriage: the names of both parties and the place and date of the marriage

Please remember to include a contact telephone number and your full address.

In person

To order in person you can visit Chester Register Office and complete an application form. Payment will be taken at the time. We accept most credit/debit cards, cash or cheque.

You can find out about our Register offices and our opening hours on our website.