INFO Our buildings and search rooms will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January.
You can contact us using the form below. Tell us why you're getting in touch and we'll send your enquiry to the best placed team or person.
We are unable to accept application forms electronically as these must be printed, signed in pen/ink, and posted to us.
For all general enquiries, contact us through Scotland's People
Visit Scotland's People
For questions about certificates or a certificate order, contact us through Scotland's People
Enquiries for our adoptions team should be sent to adoptions@nrscotland.gov.uk
Freedom of Information Act requests should be sent to foi@nrscotland.gov.uk
To raise a complaint refer to our complaints procedure.
National Records of ScotlandHM General Register House2 Princes StreetEdinburghEH1 3YY
All lines open 9:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Certificate order enquiries 0131 314 4411Orders must be placed online
Change of name enquiries0131 314 4273
General enquiries0131 202 0451
Historical or legal order enquiriesContact us using the online form. We are unable to deal with these enquiries by phone.
