What is a Full Form Birth Certificate?

pennypincher3562

Hi

A potential employer is wanting a 'full form birth certificate.'

How does this differ from a normal one?

Thanks
PennyPincher3562

Mojisola

https://www.gov.uk/register-birth/birth-certificates

There are 2 types of birth certificate:

the short version, which contains only the baby’s details
the full version, which also contains the parents’ details

engineer_amy

If you only have a short birth certificate, you will have to pay to get a long (or full) certificate. IIRC its around £10-£15. Contact the Registrar's office at your local council.


Usually employers only ask for this if you are unable to produce a UK/EU passport as proof of eligibility to work in the UK.


PS: you usually have to provide a long birth certificate if you are applying for a marriage licence, so if you pay to get the long one, keep it safe as you may need it in future. Make sure the employer only takes a copy and returns the original.