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How Do I Order Certificates and How Much Do They C

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Kimberley

Kimberley Report 28 Aug 2006 23:20

Hello could someone please tell me the easiest and quickest way to order birth/marriage/death certs. Can you use ref and/or names? Your help is appreciated xx

Annette

Annette Report 28 Aug 2006 23:25

Kimberley, I usually order mine directly from the local Register Office. This is especially useful if you have any query about the certificate you are ordering. For example you can ask the RO to verify parent's names for a birth certificate or check the ages of a couple for a marriage certificate etc. Most Register Offices will do a 5 year search. The cost of all certificates is £7.00. Annette

Jeanette

Jeanette Report 28 Aug 2006 23:27

or you can do it on line at £7 with GRO ref http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp remove brackets Jeanette

Kimberley

Kimberley Report 28 Aug 2006 23:30

Thanks to both of you xx

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 Aug 2006 23:32

This question came up the other evening. Most people said the cost was £7 but someone else and me have been charged £10. It was my grandfathers certificate and I didn't need any extras so why? GK

Kimberley

Kimberley Report 28 Aug 2006 23:44

hello!! I cant seem to find it!! Gone and clicked on message boards and also FAQ but cant find! It must be because its getting late!

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 29 Aug 2006 08:00

If you order on-line at the GRO it costs £7 if you have the referenece. Make sure you tick the box to this effect, near the bottom of the first page, it is easy to miss.Otherwise it is £10.