Payment system downtime
On Thursday 7 December 2023 our payments system will be down for essential maintenance. The system will be down between 9am and 3pm.
We will not be able to accept any payments during that period. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you live outside Bath and North East Somerset and have registered a birth at your nearest Register Office, you need to pay for the certificate within 3 days of making the declaration.
The certificate costs £11, and you can buy as many as you want.
There is a one-off handling and postage charge per order.
| Postage type | Cost |
|---|---|
| First class | £2 |
| First class signed for | £3 |
To pay online you will need:
- The reference number given to you by the registrar
- A credit or debit card