Thanks Jim, I didn't make myself clear, I need to do the checking and my phone calls don't cost much regardless of the length of time so I'd rather use the phone to transmit my cc numbers, and am hoping I can find the time before the end of the month to get the GRO numbers I need. thanks again Joyce c On 03/03/2010 3:00 AM, eng-shropshire-plus-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Hi Joyce > > The GRO is not much help with searching. You need the idex numbers. Their > number 0845 603 7788 and your interantal access code. > > I have found that local registry offices are more helpful but don't use the > GRO Index Number. > > Shropshire is on 0345 675 9016 orregisrars@shropshire.gov.uk > > Good luck > > Jim Hill >