Examination Centres are only obliged to retain uncollected examination certificates for a maximum of 12 months. Should a pupil lose his certificates, he will need to apply in person direct to the awarding body for replacements. Below are links to the main five awarding body websites and the relevant sections.
AQA: https://www.aqa.org.uk/contact-us/certificate-services/past-results-and-lost-certificates
This link will take you direct to the correct place on the AQA website. Read through the AQA information, provide the information required and apply direct to the board.
CIE: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/exam-administration/results/lost-certificates/
Cambridge International Examinations for IGCSE, A level and Pre-U level qualifications. The above link will take you direct to the section on the boards site to apply for a Certifying Statement Application: Results and Certificates – Form 7.
Pearson (Edexcel): http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/Services/replacement-certificates.html
The above link will take you to the appropriate page on Pearson (Edexcel) website.
OCR: https://www.ocr.org.uk/students/replacing-lost-certificates/
Click on the link ‘complete the application form online’. There are five steps to the application, you will be required to upload an image of your identification.
WJEC: http://www.wjec.co.uk/students/certificates/
Scroll to the end of their window and select ‘Candidate’, this will provide additional information and a link to the application form.
Please use this link for INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES pre 2000.
If your old exam board no longer exists, please click on this link.
Awarding boards will charge between £40 to £80 per replaced certificate. Each certificate will include all subjects certificated within an exam series for one level of qualification, therefore two or possibly three charges will apply per board if you are applying GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications. Fees are payable directly by you to the awarding board; replacement certificates can take anywhere between 2 to 6 weeks to be provided.
