We’ve been recording births, marriages, and deaths in the borough since 1837. Over the years, the areas we cover have changed slightly, so where you apply depends on the date and location of the event.
You can request certificates from the Rochdale Register Office for the following areas:
- Rochdale, Heywood, Milnrow, and Littleborough: all certificates from 1837 to the present day.
- Middleton: certificates from 1837–1933 and 1974 to the present day. For events between 1933–1974, please contact Oldham Council.
- Whitworth: certificates from 1837–1974. For events after 1974, please contact Rossendale Council.
Birth certificates for children born in Oldham or Manchester
If you're ordering a birth certificate for a child born in Oldham or Manchester, you’ll need to order it from that area's register office, even if the child was registered at the Rochdale Register Office.
Apply for a copy certificate
You can apply and pay online for:
- Birth certificates
- Death certificates
- Marriage and civil partnership certificates
Copy certificate costs
Fees for copy certificates are set by central government.
You can use either our standard or priority service, depending on how quickly you need the certificate.
- Standard service: we aim to have your order ready to post or collect within 5 working days
- Priority service: we aim to have your order ready to post or collect within one working day
| Number of copy certificates | Standard service fee | Priority service fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £12.50 | £38.50 |
| 2 | £25 | £51 |
| 3 | £37.50 | £63.50 |
| 4 | £50 | £76 |
| 5 | £62.50 | £88.50 |