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Births, Deaths and Marriages Certificate

1st Contact can help you obtain a certified copy of birth, death and marriage certificates. To do so we require the following information:

Birth Certificate

  • Full name, date and place of birth of relevant parent and/or grandparent (maiden name also required in the event of mother or grandmother).

Death Certificate

  • Full name and date of death of relevant parent and / or grandparent (maiden name also required in the event of mother or grandmother).

Marriage Certificate

  • Full name of both parents and date and place of marriage.

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It is worth bearing in mind that the Home Office United Kingdom Borders Agency (UKBA) does not usually accept photocopies of such certificates. Neither do they accept abridged birth certificates (i.e. those which do not give details of your parents etc). Certificates should be full versions.

Timeframes for obtaining certificates can vary, but as a general guide we can obtain UK birth/marriage certificates within 10 days or less. Please also note that we can only obtain these certificates if you are a current 1st Contact visa client.

Call now to speak to a 1st Contact consultant about how we can help you to obtain birth, death & marriage certificates or send us an online enquiry.
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Why 1st Contact?

When you apply for a visa, you have two options:

  1. You can take the DIY route and work directly through the UK Border Agency website  
  2. You can work through an agency like 1st Contact Visas.

While doing things yourself could save you money in the short term, the benefits of working with us could outweigh many risks and implications that you could face in the long run.

With us, you get:

  • Help with your specific application. We don't believe that any visa application is generic – you have a different background and may have very unique needs from the next applicant.
  • Industry expertise. We're known for being specialists in the immigration industry. With over 250 staff in our London, Melbourne and Cape Town offices, we have the knowledge and resources to make sure your migration journey runs smoothly.
  • Dedicated consultants, here to talk you through your visa options.
  • Less stress. We apply on your behalf, and take care of the admin for you.
  • No gimmicks. If you don't get the visa, we don’t charge for our services.