A replacement certificate is only available in exceptional circumstances. Details of what circumstances are termed as exceptional can be confirmed by the relevant awarding body. If your original certificates have been lost or mislaid then you cannot claim a replacement. You must apply for a certifying statement of results from the appropriate awarding body.
The certifying statement of results is an official document which can be used in the same way as a certificate. It is universally acknowledged as proof of the examination results which a candidate has attained and can be used in place of the original certificate.
There are five different recognised awarding bodies that offer general qualifications through schools or other centres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The contact details are below:
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
AQA: 0870 410 1042
Council for Curriculum and Examinations Assessment (CCEA)
CCEA: 028 9026 1200
Edexcel
Edexcel: 0870 240 9800
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams (OCR)
OCR: 01223 553 998
Welsh Joint Examinations Committee (WJEC)
WJEC: 029 2026 5089
For a full list of awarding bodies, visit Section 27 of this website.
If this is not what you are looking for, or if you want more information, you can contact the Department using the link on the right of this page, or by telephone on 0370 000 2288.
