Get a copy of your British birth certificate online at Directgov. Directgov is the United Kingdom's official government information site.
Search for "birth certificate" in the search field. After clicking on the appropriate search result you will be redirected to the General Register Office of the Home Office Identity and Passport Service.
Register. Complete a brief registration process if this is your first time using the Identity and Passport Service website.
Provide a full name, mailing address and email address. Remember to specify that you're applying for a birth certificate.
Complete the application for a birth certificate. Provide all the requested information to ensure you receive the correct birth certificate.
Pay the processing fee. Maestro, Visa, Mastercard and debit cards are all accepted forms of payment.
