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Susie k

Susie k Report 24 May 2007 17:29

if I seem a bit dim but can anyone please enlighten me as to why you can't order Certificates pre 1900? Maybe because they didn't have them then??? Susie x

Georgina

Georgina Report 24 May 2007 17:41

Susie you can order certificates from september 1837 upto the present day. Georgina.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 24 May 2007 17:41

You can order certificates from when registration started in 1837 to the prsent day (or pretty close to it!). Where did you hear that you couldn't get them before 1900 ......... or who told you so??

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Potty

Potty Report 24 May 2007 17:43

Scatty, what makes you think you can't order pre-1900 certs? You certainly can - I have many. Pam

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 24 May 2007 17:43

But you CAN order certs pre 1900 - who has told you that you can't? OC

Liz

Liz Report 24 May 2007 17:46

Hi there, Civil registration ie certificates started in 1837 (though not compulsory then) You can order certificates online on www.gro.gov.uk or order them through the local registry offices. Best wishes Liz

Susie k

Susie k Report 24 May 2007 17:59

I tried to order one today and it wouldn't let me! Right got me stubborn head on, going back for another go lol Let you know what happens Thanks Susie x

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 24 May 2007 18:01

Scatty Are you SURE you are on the official GRO site? There is another site with a very similar name. If you are asked to pay more than £7, you are on the wrong site! OC

Susie k

Susie k Report 24 May 2007 18:31

I'm back............got it!! Yes defo GRO OC, dont know what happened earlier, thought I was was going mad lol Thank you all for your help Susie x