Document Certification · Rochdale

Document Certification in Rochdale

Bring your originals and clear photocopies to Gale Street Post Office. We can certify eligible copies as a true likeness of the original—no appointment needed. Please confirm the organisation requesting them will accept Post Office certification before you visit.

Open 7 days · Mon–Sat 09:30–20:00 · Sun 09:30–16:00
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No appointment neededFrom £12.75 for 1–3 copiesCash or card accepted
Stamp beside the words Certified True Copy
Certified true copies of eligible documents

What we do

We check a photocopy against its original and endorse the copy as a true likeness of the original document.

Clear pricing

£12.75 covers up to three document copies for each person named on the documents.

Keep your originals

Your originals are checked and returned to you, together with the certified copies, form and receipt.

Before you visit

A few minutes of preparation helps us check your documents smoothly.

Please check acceptance first

Certification is only useful if the organisation requesting the copies accepts Post Office certification. Check this with them before visiting.

Completed formDownload the Post Office application form or ask for one in branch.
Original documentsBring the originals for us to compare against each copy.
Clear photocopiesBring legible photocopies of every page you need certified.
PaymentPay the relevant fee by cash, debit or credit card.

Download the Post Office Document Certification application form (PDF)

How it works

Complete the form

Complete the customer details and name the organisation receiving the certified copies.

Prepare copies

Make sure every photocopy is clear, complete and easy to read.

Visit the branch

Bring the form, original documents, photocopies and payment during our opening hours.

We certify them

We compare the originals and copies, then return your documents, certified copies, form and receipt.

Document certification prices

Fees are payable for each individual whose name appears on the documents.

Document copies to be checkedFee
1–3 document copies£12.75
4–6 document copies£25.50
7–9 document copies£38.25
10–12 document copies£51.00

Last reviewed: 06-08-2026. Service fees can change; please call if you would like to check before travelling.

Examples of documents

Post Office guidance lists documents such as:

Passport
Driving licence
Recent utility bill
Bank statement

The organisation requesting the copy decides what it will accept.

What we cannot certify

We cannot certify copies of UK birth, marriage or death certificates because of Crown copyright regulations.

We also cannot guarantee that a third party will accept any certified copy—please check with them first.

Frequently asked questions

What is document certification?
It is where a Post Office official checks a photocopy against the original and endorses the copy as a true likeness of the original.
Do I need an appointment?
No. You can visit during our opening hours. Please bring the completed form, originals, clear photocopies and payment.
What do I need to bring?
Bring the completed Post Office form, original identity documents, clear photocopies of them and payment.
How much does it cost?
It costs £12.75 for 1–3 document copies, £25.50 for 4–6, £38.25 for 7–9 and £51.00 for 10–12. The fee is payable for each individual named on the documents.
Can you certify a passport or driving licence?
These are examples included in Post Office guidance. Always confirm with the organisation requesting the copy that it will accept Post Office certification.
Can you certify a UK birth, marriage or death certificate?
No. Post Office cannot certify copies of UK birth, marriage or death certificates because of Crown copyright regulations.
Can you photocopy my documents?
Please bring clear, complete photocopies ready for certification. Our printing service may be able to help separately if you need copies made; please ask in branch.
What will I receive back?
We return your original documents, certified copies, completed form and receipt.

Ready to certify your documents?

Bring your completed form, originals and clear photocopies to Gale Street Post Office. No appointment is needed.

Call 01706 725399Get directions

Document certification is a Post Office service. Gale Street Post Office is independently operated under agreement with Post Office Limited. The requesting organisation decides whether it accepts certified copies. Last reviewed: 06-08-2026.