In Ireland it is a legal requirement that a record of every birth, marriage and death be kept by the state. When one of these events occurs, a certificate is issued to the individual(s) concerned. It is possible to view birth records online, but it is not possible to see the information in certificate format — you still need the physical document for identification purposes.
A birth certificate is required for many things in Ireland, for example enrolling a child in school or applying for a passport. As technology advances we expect everything to be at our fingertips — driving licence records, bank statements — but because of the sensitive nature of a birth certificate, it is not available to view or print online.
How long will my replacement birth certificate take?
Traditionally, obtaining a replacement birth certificate was a laborious process: manually obtaining a form, making an appointment, and various other steps. Luckily, there are now much faster options.
There is nothing worse than selecting a school for your child, or booking a holiday, and then losing your passport — in both cases you would need a replacement birth certificate. If your need is urgent, waiting several weeks for a replacement certificate is not really an option.
If you need next-day delivery on your replacement birth certificate, use our online ordering today — place your order by 12pm and your certificate should arrive the next day.
What happens if I lose my birth certificate abroad?
Losing anything abroad is stressful, even more so when it is something as important as a birth certificate. We offer international shipping, meaning wherever you are in the world we can ensure safe, secure and rapid delivery of your documentation.
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