Copy Certificates

You can apply online for copy certificates by completing the details on screen and paying for the certificate electronically or alternatively you can download Certificate Application Forms from the bottom of this page and apply by post enclosing a cheque or postal order or call in person to our office and pay by cash/cheque/credit or debit card.

 

The certificate is a copy of the original register entry made at the time of the event. Certificates can be produced by photocopying the register page onto certificate paper, therefore showing the original signatures etc or by typing the information from the register entry onto certificate paper. All registrations made after January 2007 are held electronically and will be printed.

 

Applications for certificates are processed in 2 working days (post 1940) and 5 working days (pre 1940).

Therefore sufficient time needs to be allowed for us to receive and process applications.

 

 

If the event has been registered recently (usually within a month) the cost is £7.00 please telephone the office beforehand to check, telephone numbers below.

 

Please allow 7 days for delivery of your certificate.

 

 

 

Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldy hold an online database for the West Midlands Births, Deaths and Marriages.

 

Black Country Connections - Family history within the Black country

 

 

There is an Express 'Service' that is available for the same day issuing of Copy Certificates.

 

This service costs £33

 

If you would like to use this service please contact the issuing Office on the following telephone numbers:

 

Dudley Office Telephone  01384 818349

or

Stourbridge Stourbridge Office  01384 815384