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How to obtain a death cert fr 1956?

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Guinevere

Guinevere Report 6 Oct 2003 21:46

Hi, I usually phone Southport and have never been asked for the exact date of death. I can't understand why they ask for it on the website. Gwynne

Researching:
Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 6 Oct 2003 21:17

Thanks for that Leeds Register office have been very helpful so far for me. Liz

Rosalind in Madeira

Rosalind in Madeira Report 6 Oct 2003 21:14

Elizabeth, local register offices don't charge for a search, and if they think it's not the right person they will send you your money back, they are usually quicker than the GRO. The GRO is not your only option. Ros

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 6 Oct 2003 21:10

Thanks Elton, I might just have to try that as I don't think i have any other options. Liz

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 6 Oct 2003 20:38

Hi Gwyneth I did obtain the information and it was Southport i tried to order the cert from which then flashed up I needed the correct date as it was less than 50 years ago. Liz

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 6 Oct 2003 20:35

Hi, The death will be on the GRO index. If you search the index and find the reference you can order the cert from Southport and you won't need the exact date, just the quarter in which it was registered. Hope this helps, Gwynne

Researching:
Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset

Rosalind in Madeira

Rosalind in Madeira Report 6 Oct 2003 19:55

Try using the register office where the death was registered, shouldn't be a problem then. Ros

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 6 Oct 2003 19:37

I have just tried to order a death certificate for 1956,however it is telling me that I need the exact date of death as it is within 50 years. How do I find the date of death? Thanks Liz