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how do i get a birth certificate

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Zoe

Zoe Report 28 Sep 2007 09:07

i have been told some information from one of the lovely helpers on this site including the volume and page number of a birth how do i now go about getting the actual information do i need to order a copy of the certrificate if so where from and do i need the volume and page number
thanks zoe

K

K Report 28 Sep 2007 09:14

You can order it on line through the General Record Office website for £7 using the ref numbers including District, Year, Quarter, Vol and Page

Zoe

Zoe Report 28 Sep 2007 09:35

thank you i have just tried to order the birth certificate but unfortunately they dont accept visa electron can u get access to the records any other way like a library

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 28 Sep 2007 10:14

you can order it by phone or post but will cost a little more.

Shirley

Heather

Heather Report 28 Sep 2007 10:44

The only way is to buy the cert - no libraries have them.