Genealogy Chat

Top tip - using the Genes Reunited community

Welcome to the Genes Reunited community boards!

  • The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
  • You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
  • And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
  • The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

Quick Search

Single word search

Icons

  • New posts
  • No new posts
  • Thread closed
  • Stickied, new posts
  • Stickied, no new posts

Obtaining BDM Certs.

ProfilePosted byOptionsPost Date

Stardust

Stardust Report 3 Jul 2006 14:43

I just wanted to warn newcomers that when trying to obtain certs direct from Registry Office they take care. I googled the Barnet office, and in a couple of instances when clicking the link for certificates I was directed to the BMD-certificates site, not the Barnet Registry Office, but the site does not make it clear who you are dealing with and if you are not aware it is so easy to fill in their form and end up paying 25 pounds for a cert.

Jess Bow Bag

Jess Bow Bag Report 3 Jul 2006 14:51

where do you have to pay £25 for a cert?

Helen Henderson

Helen Henderson Report 3 Jul 2006 16:18

I nearly fell foul of this site as well, and I have been doing this long enough to know better! Jess, the site is www*bmd-certificates*co*uk and is one of a number that has jumped on the research bandwagon. I am sure it will catch less experienced members out, and it seems to cover all register offices in the UK. Helen