Strategies for Using Civil Registration in the British Isles This is a Five Part Series

Shannon Potter Wilcox

Part 1: This presentation gives learners an introduction to using Civil Registration in the British Isles. It discusses what learners should know in advance before using Civil Registration. Strategies for Using Civil Registration in the British Isles Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: This presentation walks learners through the Civil Registration process for England and Wales. At the end, learners should be able to know how to use Civil Registration to find their English or Welsh ancestor's birth, marriage, or death certificate. Strategies for Using Civil Registration in the British Isles Part 2: England and Wales

Part 3: This presentation walks learners through the Civil Registration process for Ireland. At the end, learners should be able to know how to use Civil Registration to find their Irish ancestor's birth, marriage, or death certificate. Strategies for Using Civil Registration in the British Isles Part 3: Ireland

Part 4: This presentation walks learners through the Civil Registration process for Scotland. At the end, learners should be able to know how to use Civil Registration to find their Scottish ancestor's birth, marriage, or death certificate. Strategies for Using Civil Registration in the British Isles Part 4: Scotland

Part 5: This presentation gives learners tips for using Civil Registration in the British Isles.

Strategies for Using Civil Registration in the British Isles Part 5: Tips

Jill 2021

Since this video was recorded, there is an amendment to the way we may view Civil Registration Certificates.

Part 2: This presentation walks learners through the Civil Registration process for England and Wales. At the end, learners should be able to know how to use Civil Registration to find their English or Welsh ancestor's birth, marriage, or death certificate. Strategies for Using Civil Registration in the British Isles Part 2: England and Wales

In Part 2 of 5, we learn how to find and access certificates through gro.gov.uk where there are service options to choose how to see the certificates. You can order a standard paper copy, paying £11, or you can choose a PDF copy, paying £7.

The new information is that you can now order a digital image, which is the fastest and cheapest way to see the certificate. This only costs £2.50, so is a great saving!