Our certificate cost calculator helps you determine the exact price for obtaining birth, death, or marriage certificates from Lichfield Registry Office. With options for standard and priority delivery, plus additional search fees when reference details are missing, you can plan your certificate request accurately.

Certificate Cost Calculator

Check this if you don't have the full reference number or exact date

Certificate Types & Pricing

Lichfield Registry Office provides certified copies of vital records with two delivery options to suit your timeline needs.

Standard Service

£12.50
  • 15 working days delivery
  • All certificate types available
  • Posted to your address
  • Most economical option

Priority Service

£38.50
  • Next working day delivery
  • Urgent requests accommodated
  • Express postal service
  • For time-sensitive needs

Additional Search Fee: If you don't have complete reference details (exact dates, reference numbers), an additional £3.50 search fee applies to locate the correct record.

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What Information You Need

To avoid the additional search fee and ensure fast processing, have these details ready when ordering:

Birth Certificate

  • Full name of person
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Parents' full names
  • Registration reference (if available)

Death Certificate

  • Full name of deceased
  • Date of death
  • Place of death
  • Age at death
  • Registration reference (if available)

Marriage Certificate

  • Full names of both parties
  • Date of marriage
  • Place of marriage
  • Registration reference (if available)
  • Type of ceremony

Online Ordering

Order certificates online through the official Staffordshire portal:

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Official government portal

Payment & Collection Options

Multiple convenient ways to pay for and receive your certificates from Lichfield Registry Office.

Payment Methods

  • Online card payment
  • Debit/credit cards in person
  • Cash payments accepted
  • Cheques payable to Staffordshire County Council

Collection Options

  • Posted to your address
  • Collect in person during office hours
  • Authorized collection by third party
  • Express delivery available

Processing Times: Standard certificates are processed within 15 working days. Priority service guarantees next working day completion for urgent requests.

What if I need my certificate urgently?

Choose our priority service for £38.50 to receive your certificate the next working day. Perfect for urgent legal requirements or travel documents. Check availability.

Can I order multiple copies at once?

Yes, you can order up to 10 copies of the same certificate. Each copy costs the same as a single certificate - either £12.50 for standard or £38.50 for priority delivery. Multiple copies are often needed for different legal or administrative purposes.

Why is there an additional search fee?

The £3.50 search fee applies when you don't have complete reference information. Our staff need extra time to locate records using partial information like approximate dates or incomplete names. Having the full registration reference number avoids this fee entirely.

Are Lichfield Registry Office certificates legally valid?

Yes, all certificates issued by Lichfield Registry Office are official government documents with full legal validity. They're accepted by all UK institutions, embassies, and legal bodies. Each certificate includes official seals and security features.

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