Quick answer
Order a birth certificate online in Northern Ireland using the General Register Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI) on nidirect. Records are generally available from 1864 to present.
Where to order
Fees & delivery (GRONI)
- One certificate: £15
- Additional copies (same certificate, same time): £8 each
- Priority fee (added to certificate fee): £20
- Processing times: non-priority usually issued by the 5th working day; priority can be dispatched the same working day (cut-offs apply). UK Special Delivery optional extra.
What you need to order
- Full name on the certificate
- Date and place of birth
- Parents’ names (helpful if names are common)
How to order
- Use the nidirect service to enter details and choose standard or priority.
- Pay online by card; you can also apply by post or in person if needed.
- Certificates are posted to you; consider ordering multiple copies if required for passports/schools.