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Should one birth cert be £25?

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RStar

RStar Report 14 Jul 2005 13:49

Being relatively new to attempting to trace mine and my husbands ancestors, I've only just started needing to buy certs online. One site charges £25 per cert plus postage, the other is £20, postage free. Is this normal? I'll be bankrupt within the month! Where can I get them cheaper?

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 14 Jul 2005 13:52

No. Only use the proper GRO site. Certs ordered online should only cost £7. http://www.gro.gov.uk/

Merry

Merry Report 14 Jul 2005 14:07

Never pay more than £7 - as above - but you will need the GRO reference for the cert you need. (do you know how to search for the GRO ref?) Sarah

RStar

RStar Report 14 Jul 2005 14:16

Thanks everyone, the kids wont be queuing at the soup kitchen again tonight...

Victor

Victor Report 14 Jul 2005 14:31

Rebekah Where have you got the information form to order the certificates? If it just from the family then you will need to find the record of the event in the GRO records to obtain a reference in order to obtain the certificates from them. Hope this makes sense. Victor

BrianW

BrianW Report 14 Jul 2005 15:52

I'll get them for you for £12. Just send me the reference. Lol. Seriously: you're being ripped off.

Researching:
Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 14 Jul 2005 18:35

I ordered a certificate through the GRO on Sunday and it arrived this morning. That's what I call service.

Linda

Linda Report 14 Jul 2005 18:40

Hi Rebeckah, birth certificates are £11 for the first copy and £7 for further copies you can download application forms with all info from gov.uk linda

Victor

Victor Report 14 Jul 2005 18:56

Linda If you order direct from the GRO they are only £7.00 for any copies. You need a credit/debit card. If you are paying £11.00 you ar being ripped off. Victor

Geoff

Geoff Report 14 Jul 2005 19:43

The place to order from for £7 certs http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificate/index.asp#0 I think it costs £11 without the full GRO reference.

Lilly the flower

Lilly the flower Report 14 Jul 2005 19:55

Of course, you could always go to the local register office, for the parish you want, usually quicker than the GRO, and only cost £7, never pay anymore, if you do, than as previously said you are being rip of ......Lilly

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Jul 2005 20:41

Rebekah - I did the same thing when I first started researching the family history. I am now sadder, wiser and poorer. I went through UK Certificates(.)com.

Heather

Heather Report 14 Jul 2005 20:55

Rebekkah, you should read the home page for info re new to genealogy. That will give you the bon fide websites. NEVER pay more than £7.

RStar

RStar Report 21 Jul 2005 11:54

Lol thanks everyone. I havent and wouldnt pay £25, just couldnt find the 'normal' priced ones anywhere. Brian sweetie, I was only joking about my kids queueing at the soup kitchen...(!)

Unknown

Unknown Report 21 Jul 2005 12:00

Go to the GRO site, £7 and really fast. Sent for one on monday and it came today--thursday. Gloria