A ReSTful API for verifying 'life events' such as births, deaths and marriages.

Getting started

To get started using the API we recommend first experimenting with the mock API. All the methods described here can be called without the need to first be on-boarded.

On-boarding and authentication

In order for you to use the LEV API your department will need to have an agreement with us (HMPO). Provided you have that you will be able to follow the technical steps to on-board and authenticate with the service.

Birth records

Look up and search for birth records. Individual birth records can be looked up using the systemNumber printed in the bottom-left of the birth certificate. Alternatively, it is possible to search for birth records by supplying the date of birth, surname and at least the first forename of the child.

Operation HTTP Request Description
get
GET /api/v0/events/birth/{systemNumber}
Look up a specific birth record
get
GET /v1/registration/birth
Search for birth records
get
GET /v1/registration/birth/{id}
Look up a specific birth record
get
GET /api/v0/events/birth
Search for birth records

Death records

Operation HTTP Request Description
get
GET /v1/registration/death/{id}
Look up a specific death record
get
GET /v1/registration/death
Search for death records

Marriage records

Operation HTTP Request Description
get
GET /v1/registration/marriage/{id}
Look up a specific marriage record
get
GET /v1/registration/marriage
Search for marriage records

Civil partnership records

Operation HTTP Request Description
get
GET /v1/registration/partnership
Search for civil partnership records
get
GET /v1/registration/partnership/{id}
Look up a specific civil partnership record