Can I apply to the Bristol Register Office for family history certificates?
We cannot search the indexes for family history applications while you wait unless full information is known. Birth certificate applications should show the name and surname of the person, the date and place of birth and parents names including the mother’s maiden surname. Death certificate applications should show the name and surname of the person, the date and place of the death and approximate age of the deceased. Marriage certificate applications should show the name and surname of both parties and the date and the precise place of the marriage. If it is a church marriage you should give the name of the church. If you are unable to supply the above information then we will ask you to leave your application with the register office and we will contact you within 7 working days. If the search has been successful we will request a payment of £9 per certificate before we make the certificate. We are unable to accept payment for certificate applications until we have identified the ent
