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If you're applying for a passport or other government services in the UK, either for yourself or your child, you'll likely need a birth certificate. If you weren't born in the UK, you may need a copy of the birth certificate of a parent or grandparent born in the country. You may also want the birth certificate of an ancestor if you're researching your family tree. The process of getting a copy of a birth certificate in the UK differs depending on whether you need a birth certificate from England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. [1] X Trustworthy Source Official UK government website Official website for the public sector of the UK government Go to source