In a message dated 06/02/2004 14:59:34 GMT Standard Time, helen.aust@btinternet.com writes: > I ordered the certificate from the GRO - I wonder > if it would be worth ordering from the superintendent registrar for the > appropriate district?  Does anyone know if it is likely to be any > different? > Hi Helen, In April, July, October and January, each registrar was to make a true copy of all entries in his registers, since the previous copy was made, and was to pass that copy to his superintendent registrar. The Superintendent Registrar was then required to send the certified COPIES of the entries to the Registrar General, these copies are known as 'the quarterly returns'. It is quite possible that in sending the returns the registrar just sent the amended details, unless the amendment occurred after a quarter's returns had been sent in, in which case he would probably send in the correction. The only way to be certain would be to get a photocopy of the original entry from the appropriate Register office. Regards Stan Mapstone

Thank you so much Geoff & Stan for your excellent information. Best Wishes Helen