Genealogy Chat

Old Crone you have explained it well, I saw the first form and thought that was it wondered why it was already filled in didnt realise you could go to another section wish I has known that before I wasted so much money, mustnt let hubby know how much ever!!!!!! thanks a lot

Valerie If you go on the GRO website to order, you get a form on your screen. Follow it down to the point where it says:(something like)Please note, only the father's name is checked. If you want to add further checking points... Press that bit and it takes you to a further screen, where you can waffle away to your heart's content (more or less).Its still only £7. Hope this helps, its a while since Ive used the GRO site so cant remember the exact wording. Olde Crone

oh thanks Kate I really didnt realise that thought I was ordering from 1837 direct oh well I have a lot to learn still it seems

Valerie - just to confirm that yes, when you click on 'Order Certificates' on 1837 they actually send you to the GRO website; you can't actually order certificates from the 1837 website itself. Kate.

Hi Ann been catching up on tedious things like Ironing again its only a month since I did some, doesnt it mount up??? have to show willing now and again as hubby isnt a bit interested in this hobby, did I say hobby I mean life long job. I seem to have as many wrong certs as I do right ones I get so impatient and carried away should really double check everything again and again. Got my fingers crossed for this lot thanks

thanks Helen is that the same place 1837 direct you to online because thats what I usually do, but cannot work out how to do reference checking on there so thats why I rung them so I could explain it better, as its costing me a small fortune getting the wrong certs and its very frustrating too.

Hi Valerie Long time no see! lol I always order ONLINE from GRO........seems safest way + It's £7. Ann

Just been on the GRO website - its £7 if you order online and £8.50 if you order by phone, fax or post. Details of all fees: www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/research/obtainingcertificates/certificatefees.asp#0 nell

thanks I didnt know that , still it is cheaper than getting the wrong certs yet again, I hope

It's because you ordered over the phone.

I always order certs online from GRO website. They charge £7 and refund £4 if the checking details aren't correct. nell

I usually order through 1837 online at £7 each but because I have had a few wrong ones and wanted to make sure I had checking refs I ordered by phone the number that 1837 give you, and was surprised when told they were dearer £8.50 each is this normal and how much refund would I get if they dont match thanks