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Obtaining certificates

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Ann

Ann Report 30 Jul 2009 08:40

Hi I am new to building a family tree and would like to know how to get a certificate for a birth death or marriage when you don't know the exact date. I have the quarter and page references for some of my family but not the exact day is this possible? I would be grateful for any help on this please. Thank You
Ann

Alan

Alan Report 30 Jul 2009 08:48

You dont need exact date...................just year, quarter and a name.
If you dont know you can order on-line from GRO

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 30 Jul 2009 08:51

http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/


I presume you are talking about England and Wales.

Only use the site I have given above as there are a lot of sites that charge ridiculous fees

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

Pam

Pam Report 30 Jul 2009 08:53

On the GRO form, say YES you have the reference and you you do not need the exact date.

Researching:
Middlesex, Berkshire and Somerset

Ann

Ann Report 30 Jul 2009 15:25

Thank you all for your help and advise I will try the suggestions.
Thank you
Ann

BrianW

BrianW Report 30 Jul 2009 16:56

The GRO fee is £7 and at the moment it is taking a week from ordering for the certificate to arrive.

Researching:
Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)