A short copy of a birth entry shows only the child's name, sex and date of birth. Where the entry is in a  register still in current use the fee is £3.50, otherwise the fee is £5.50.

A full (long) copy of a birth entry shows all the details that appear in the register itself. Where the entry is in a register still in current use the fee is £3.50, otherwise the fee is £7.00. 

All certificates purchased are Crown Copyright protected and cannot be photocopied.

Please note that these days a short certificate is not accepted in most places as a means of identification. e.g. when applying for a passport for a child a full certificate will be required.