Order a Birth Certificate in Scotland
Last updated: November 2025 • RegistryOffice.uk is independent and not affiliated with NRS/Scotland’s People.
Quick answer
Order Scottish birth certificates online via Scotland’s People (National Records of Scotland). You can also order through a local registration office. Standard “extracts” are typically posted to you. Some historic records may be viewable online as images.
Where to order
- Order a certificate – Scotland’s People
- Order a copy – National Records of Scotland (NRS)
- mygov.scot – Order a copy of a certificate
What you can order
- Full birth certificate (extract) for legal/official use
- Historic images / PDFs where available on Scotland’s People
Typical fees & delivery
Scottish local registration offices generally charge around £15 per certificate, or £10 within one month of registration, plus postage. When ordering via Scotland’s People, fees for certificates are shown during checkout; viewing certain records online uses a credit system (not needed for posted certificates).
What you need to order
- Full name on the certificate
- Date and place of birth
- Parents’ details (may help for common names)
How to order (steps)
- Go to Scotland’s People and search for the record or proceed to order a certificate.
- Enter details and choose certificate format (posted extract vs any available online image).
- Pay online and receive confirmation; posted copies arrive by mail.