In the following you can find out whether you are entitled to get a certificate, and what kind of certificate you might be able to get. If you are in doubt, or if you cannot find the information you need on the list, contact your local registrar for guidance.

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Contents

Born in Denmark - outside the Southern part of Jutland
Born Denmark - in the Southern part of Jutland
Born in the Faroe Islands or Greenland
Born in another country (not in Denmark, the Faroe Islands or Greenland)
Married
Blessed
Death
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What kind of certificate can you obtain if you are:

Born in Denmark - outside the Southern part of Jutland:

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Not baptised: Certificate of Personal Data
Baptised in the Danish National Church (Folkekirken): Certificate of Personal Data, Baptism and Birth Certificate
Baptised in a recognized religious community: Certificate of Personal Data
Baptised abroad: Certificate of Personal Data

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Born Denmark - in the Southern part of Jutland:

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Baptism and Birth certificates (can only be issued by the Danish National Church (Folkekirken) if the baptism is registered).

Not baptised: Certificate of Personal Data
Baptised in the Danish National Church (Folkekirken): Certificate of Personal Data, Baptismal Certificate
Baptised in a recognized religious community: Certificate of Personal Data
Baptised in another country than Denmark: Certificate of Personal Data

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Born in the Faroe Islands or Greenland:

Not baptised: No certificate. Certificate from the Faroe Islands or Greenland.
Baptised in the Faroe Islands or Greenland: Baptism and Birth Certificate from the Faroe Islands or Greenland.
Baptised in the Danish National Church (Folkekirken): Certificate of Personal Data, Baptism and Birth Certificate – (if your parents were married when you were born, or if paternity has been verified in Denmark.)

Please note: Various documentation may be required before the certificate can be issued.

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Born in another country (not in Denmark, the Faroe Islands or Greenland):

No change of name in Denmark after 1 April 2006: No certificate, A Right of Access Document (in Danish “Registerindsigt”) is accessible online with MitID.
Had a change of name in Denmark after 1 April 2006: Certificate of Personal Data
Baptised in the Danish National Church (Folkekirken):: Certificate of Personal Data, Baptism and Birth Certificate

> Find ypur Right of Access Document on borger.dk (in Danish only)
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Married

Married within the Danish National Church (Folkekirken): 

Marriage Certificate (can be issued in any parish. Please note, however, that this certificate can only be issued if the marriage is still valid, or you are a widow/widower. You cannot request this certificate if you are divorced).

Married at the town hall (civil marriage):

Marriage Certificate (is issued by the town hall where the marriage took place. Please note, however, that the Marriage Certificate can only be issued if the marriage is still valid, or you are a widow/widower. You cannot request this certificate if you are divorced).

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Blessed

Blessed in the Danish National Church (Folkekirken): Certificate of Church Blessing of Civil Marriage (can be issued by any parish. Please note, however, that this certificate can only be issued if you are still married, or you are a widow/widower. You cannot request this certificate if you are divorced).

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Death

Certificate of Personal Data, Baptism and Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate. Please note, however, that a Marriage Certificate can only be issued if the deceased was married or widowed at the time of death.

Death before 2002:

Certificate of Personal Data to be issued at the funeral authority (the parish where the deceased lived at the time of death),

Baptism and Birth Certificate issued at the parish where the deceased was born.

Marriage Certificate. Please note however, that a Marriage Certificate can only be issued if the deceased was married or widowed at the time of death, and it must be issued by the marriage authority.

If body or urn is to be sent abroad: Certificate of Personal Data

Stillborn child: No certificate. In the event of a religious funeral, a confirmation of the funeral can be issued.
Miscarriage: No certificate. In the event of a funeral, a confirmation of the funeral can be issued from the church office where the event took place.

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