Order a Marriage Certificate in England and Wales
Last updated: November 2025 • RegistryOffice.uk is independent and not affiliated with the UK Government or GRO.
Quick answer
Order official marriage certificates via the General Register Office (GRO) online service. Standard certificates start from £12.50; priority service from £38.50 when you provide a GRO index reference. PDFs or digital images may be available for some records.
Start here: Order a marriage certificate (GOV.UK → GRO)
Fees & services (summary)
Priority service (online): £38.50 with a GRO index reference; £42.00 without.
Standard service (online): £12.50 with a GRO index reference; £16.00 without.
PDF: £8.00 (where available). Online view digital image: £3.00 (where available).
Delivery times (guide)
- Priority: next working day dispatch (cut-offs apply).
- Standard: around 4 working days with a GRO reference; up to ~15 working days without.
What you need to order
- Full names of both parties (at time of marriage)
- Date and place of marriage
- GRO index reference (optional but reduces cost and speeds processing)
How to order
- Go to the official GOV.UK ordering page and choose the GRO service.
- Create/sign in to your GRO account and search the index or enter details.
- Pick certificate format and speed (standard or priority).
- Complete payment and track progress via your account.
Common reasons to order
- Proof for name change after marriage
- Visa, pension or inheritance applications
- Replacing a lost or damaged certificate