I need to find my gro index number for a replacement birth certificate?

Question

i can't go to the town i was born in as its 100 miles away. is there any websites thatll show me for free. theones ive been on give u a free trial but u have to give ur bank details and sign up so i dont wanna try them...

Answer 1

Go to the department of vital statistics of the state you were born in.  An internet search will help you find the website for the dept. of vital stats.  

There will be a charge, but you can order your birth certificate.

Either use a charge card, give bank account info., or send a check.

Answer 2

Hello

Your local library may be a place to start.  Many libraries now have access to Ancestry online.  Ancestry does not have a complete list of births but if you are listed then this will provide you with the reference you need.  Give your library a call/email and see if they can help.  

There are a couple of websites you could try such as:

http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl

This is free but the listings are incomplete, so you may not be listed.

Alternatively you could call or email the register office where you were born.

You can still order a replacement birth certificate from the General Register Office without the GRO reference - however this does cost £3 more (£7 with the reference and £10 without).  You can order online or by post or telephone.  You can find details here:  http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/order_...

Good luck

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Answer 3

UK answer.

Aside from the fact it is cheaper to order a birth certificate from the GRO with an index reference than it is without (£7/£10), there is no reason why you cannot just apply the normal way.  Ditto there is no reason why you can't apply online, over the phone or by post with the original local registrar that your birth was registered in.  Lots of them now have facilities for online payments, but all have online forms you can fill out and send in the post with a cheque or postal order.  I know Salford do for one.  Getting a duplicate copy of your birth certificate is not that hard.  

A certificate will cost you about £7 no matter whether you apply by post from the local registrar or centrally from the GRO (also by post, phone or online).  If for example you were born in Sheffield, then google "Sheffield Registration Office" and take a look at their website which will give advice for applying for a copy of your certificate in any way that is convienient for you.  All you'll need is your name, date of birth, etc, nothing fancy.  There's no need to go subscribing to websites.  Even if you phone the GRO in Southport and apply that way, there's no need to provide any references.  You save about £3 on the price by giving them the ancestry bmd references which isn't especially worth it if you are applying for your own certificate and know all the details.  Just get online to the appropriate local registrar and get in your application now.  Don't bother about getting any index references.  You're just wasting time.

Answer 4

UK answer .

Mental Mickey has given some really good advice, like he says if it's your own birth certificate, you know everything that you will need to know, so just go ahead and order it on-line.