Where to order copies of certificates and extracts from our registers
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Registering a marriage or civil partnership
Forms and documents you'll need to provide to register a marriage or civil partnership
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How to apply to change your name, including cost and processing times
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How to access our search rooms to see our physical records, and selected digital records
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Most popular first names given to babies whose births were registered in Scotland in 2025
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Population estimates for Scotland and its administrative areas by age and sex on 30 June 2025
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Key population estimates retain accreditation
Key population estimates retain accredited official statistics status.
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Uncover your Scottish roots with updated guide book
A step-by-step guide to uncovering your family tree
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Rare wartime pensions appeal records online
First World War pension appeal records are now on Scotland's People
