We can only provide certificates for life events that happen in Hartlepool. We hold records that were registered in Hartlepool from 1837 to the present day.
You can order certificates for:
- births
- deaths
- marriages and
- civil partnerships
Charges for ordering a certificate
| Service | Fee | Production time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £12.50 | Certificate issued on or before 15 working days. Hartlepool Registration Service aim to issue in five working days however this timescale may increase during busier periods. |
| Priority | £38.50 | Certificate issued same working day if ordered before 3pm. Orders after 3pm will be issued the next working day. |
The above fees include first class postage (if required). Recorded, guaranteed and international delivery options are available for an additional charge.
Certificates we are not able to issue
If the event took place outside of Hartlepool we cannot produce the certificate. You should contact the Register Office that holds the record or General Register Office who hold a central copy of all registrations for England and Wales.
We may not be able to issue birth certificates for an adopted child, please contact us for further information.
We cannot issue certificates for historical stillbirths. These records are held by the General Register Office
We cannot issue baby loss certificates. To request a baby loss certificate visit GOV.UK