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Help re ordering certificates please

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Jenny

Jenny Report 29 Feb 2004 22:42

Can you order certificates form local regisrars using the GRO index details. I've looked on the application forms and they want all the details about the event but don't give anywhere to give the GRO index if you have it. Can this only be used for ordering from GRO?

Julie

Julie Report 29 Feb 2004 22:49

jenny i rang 2 reg offices recently to order birth certs, and when i offered the index refs they said that meant nothing to them, they went on names, dates etc. so yes the index ref is only good for ordering online or from the gro. regards julie

Ernest

Ernest Report 29 Feb 2004 22:51

Hi Jenny, I don't think that the local registrars require the index numbers that you see appertaining to the GRO. If I have them I usually quote them anyway. However the month, year and quarter are the most important items for the local offices; Regards Ernest

Jenny

Jenny Report 29 Feb 2004 22:58

Thanks for the help. I'm still new to this but I'm learning : )

Joan

Joan Report 1 Mar 2004 08:17

i have given the GRO number ( or even two or three) with what details I do know...but usually nowhere like all that the form asks......and the Register Office find the right one...or return my cheque.Joan