E. Registration Records FAQ

Q1: Can you tell me whether there is any direct access to UK births/ marriages/ deaths registration records on-line?

Q2: How do I get birth, marriage and death certificates for 1800 and before?

Q1. Can you tell me whether there is any direct access to UK births/ marriages/ deaths registration records on-line?

A1. The situation is constantly changing as time progresses. English Origins now provide a payable search facility on line. Check out the links on this page HERE.  

Q2: How do I get birth, marriage and death certificates for 1800 and before?

A2: Civil registration in England did not start until 1st July 1837 and the only records kept before this date were baptisms, marriages and burials in the relevant local church. Some of these registers are still held by parish priests but many have been deposited in County archives. There is a list of parishes which contains information on the location of records. Some registers have been filmed by the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and can be obtained by your local LDS Family History Centre.