Birth Certificate - original or copy?

[cbellyoung]

Can I submit a copy of my birth certificate? I don't have the original and so my only option would be to order a copy from the General Registry Office here in the UK. It will be a proper copy, but will stamped the date of copy.

Can I also submit a copy of my marriage certificate, or does that have to be an original?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ashia]

You should read country specific guide. Different requirements for different countries.

 

[cbellyoung]

You should read country specific guide. Different requirements for different countries.

My country specific guide just says "Provide national identity cards, birth certificate, baptismal certificate or other official document confirming relationship for you and each of your family members".

It doesn't specify if these certificates can be copies or originals.

 

[MilesAway]

Where are you from? (UK?)

 

[cbellyoung]

Where are you from? (UK?)

Yes, I'm from the UK.

 

[MilesAway]

Taken from the guide:
"Send photocopies unless otherwise indicated". So that would mean that you should include copies of the birth certificate.

 

[stelimeli]

If the copy is issued by the authorized institution it is ok.

If it is just a copy made by yourself it has to be certified.

 

[cbellyoung]

Taken from the guide:
"Send photocopies unless otherwise indicated". So that would mean that you should include copies of the birth certificate.

Ah, ok, yes. I see what you mean. I think I need to stop assuming they there is a hidden meaning in these instructions, designed to trip you up. By the sounds of it, you really do need to take the instructions literally. Ok, I will just send copies then. Thanks again!

 

[rhcohen2014]

If the copy is issued by the authorized institution it is ok.

If it is just a copy made by yourself it has to be certified.

is this specific to the UK? because for the US guide (which i imagine is similar), "photocopies" means just photocopies. it does not mean photocopies have to be notarized.

Ah, ok, yes. I see what you mean. I think I need to stop assuming they there is a hidden meaning in these instructions, designed to trip you up. By the sounds of it, you really do need to take the instructions literally. Ok, I will just send copies then. Thanks again!

yes. trust what the application says, that is all CIC requires. it is common to make it seem more difficult than it actually is.