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Requesting a death certificate

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Rachel

Rachel Report 5 Dec 2008 22:16

Hello,

I am wanting to purchase a death certificate, however, I do not know the date of death and the GRO website will not let me progress until this information has been entered. How do I find this information - any suggestions?

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Rachel

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 5 Dec 2008 22:18

You don't need the date if you know the full GRO reference and tick the box to confirm this.

Gwyn

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 5 Dec 2008 22:41

I have never been asked for death date as long as I had full reference.
I have recently ordered and received for 1991, 1996 and previously have had 2001 with no problem.
Dates are required for recent births or marriages though I believe, if ordered online from GRO.

Gwyn

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 5 Dec 2008 22:51

Joan
If only our English certificates had as much information as the Scottish ones.....

I might not have so many brick walls then.

Gwyn

Rachel

Rachel Report 5 Dec 2008 23:00

Gwyn,

Thanks for that - I've just managed to request a death certificate on GRO using the reference.

Rachel