Dear All Can anyone enlighten me as to why some BMD certificates are hand written, some typed, and some photocopies of original entries. Is there a way of obtaining a copy of any original entry? It seems such a disappointment to send for an old certificate but to have the entry typed or copied by someone with bad hand writing. Regards Jane Shergold

http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/famhistory/bmd/birthcerts.htm   [Quote] The format of a marriage certificate is essentially the same today as it was in 1837. Birth and death certificates were completely altered in format in 1969, but for family history purposes it is generally the old style certificates that are of interest. All certificates are "certified to be a true copy of an entry in a register in my custody" and signed by a Registrar.It may be a handwritten, typed or scanned copy of the register entry, and very recent events may have computer generated certificates. Unless you happen to receive a scanned certificate from a local Register Office you will not see original signatures. Very few local offices have the financial resources to purchase the necessary scanning equipment! " [End Quote] ________________________________ From: Peter Smith <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, 8 January 2013 6:18 AM Subject: [SFHG] BMD certificates Dear All Can anyone enlighten me as to why some BMD certificates are hand written, some typed, and some photocopies of original entries. Is there a way of obtaining a copy of any original entry?  It seems such a disappointment to send for an old certificate but to have the entry typed or copied by someone with bad hand writing. Regards Jane Shergold ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message