Adoptive birth certificates

How to get a copy of your adoptive birth certificate.

If you were adopted and require a copy of your adoptive birth certificate, which you'll need for most legal purposes, such as a passport or driving licence, you can apply on The General Register Office website.

What you'll need to tell them:

  • your name after adoption
  • your adoptive parents' names
  • your date of birth
  • your place of birth