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Births within last 50 years

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Kathryn

Kathryn Report 20 Oct 2010 18:36

This is why birth certificates state on the bottom that the cert is not proof of identity. But what do all official sources ask for?...

Kate x

Flick

Flick Report 20 Oct 2010 13:53

If that is the case, then no wonder identity theft is so prevalent.

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 20 Oct 2010 06:37

This requirement applies to on-line ordering.

Give them a ring to explain the situation and they may be willing to take your order over the phone, or alternatively speak to the Register Office where the birth was originally registered.

Barrie

Barrie Report 19 Oct 2010 20:22

i recently tried online to order from the GRO a birth certificate of an ancestor who was born about 30 years ago. I was asked to input a lot of information which I did not have - indeed it was that information I was wanting! My attempt to order with just the usual limited information was refused with a message that if the birth was within the last 50 years then it was necessary that full information was given. Is this a very new requirement? Is it an attempt to prevent identity theft?