Understand original steps in getting from event – birth, marriage or death to an index; how online services impact searches; how to obtain inexpensive certificates. Access procedures and costs for obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates in England and Wales has changed radically in the last few years. Positively, the reduced costs make it such there is no excuse for not getting all birth and death certificates. Negatively, people are losing sight of what they are actually searching to get the certificate. – Learn the original process of getting from an event to a listing within an index (local or national). – Learn what rules and laws changed the above processes over time. – Understand differences between original and new indexes. – See the impact of which versions of the indexes are being searched by the different online services. – Learn how to purchase, and quickly obtain birth and death certificates. – See the different versions of the certificates that can be currently purchased. – Learn alternatives for obtaining cheaper marriage records.
In the insightful webinar “Understanding and Benefiting from Process Changes to England’s Civil Registration for B/M/D Certificates,” professional genealogist Paul Milner delivers a compelling and practical guide to navigating the evolving landscape of England’s civil registration system. With over 30 years of experience and a specialization in British Isles research, Milner demystifies the intricate processes behind obtaining birth, marriage, and death (BMD) certificates, empowering researchers to leverage updated tools and methodologies to access accurate records more efficiently. As civil registration remains a cornerstone of genealogical discovery, this session is a must-watch for anyone tracing English ancestry.
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To gain the full benefit of Milner’s expert guidance—including live demonstrations, advanced search tips, and real-world case studies—view the complete webinar. This resource is especially valuable for genealogists aiming to fill in missing pieces of their family tree using reliable, cost-effective methods. Additionally, be sure to explore the rich set of resources included in the syllabus.
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I’ve got no just ancestors in England, but I’ve found living breathing family. I am a member of the Essex Society to assist me in my research, but I picked up on some new ways of finding additional entries into my research.
Very interesting! I started ordering the digital copies several months ago as they are so much cheaper than the full certificates. Also, I live in New Zealand, so we used to have to wait weeks or months to get a certificate. This new system is so awesome!!
Great. Thank you Mr. Milner for the very good syllabus! I appreciate the references, especially now that so much is available online and knowing that I can fill in some gaps with only a short time and 3pounds.
Great information! Paul Milner presented at a speed that was very acceptable to watch and explained everything on the screens and why and when to use the information. But best of all, he explained why records might not appear on some sites.
Great session!
Excellent handout. I think now I might be able to find some records on my ancestors. I love listening to his voice. I am going to listen to his webinar on Ireland.
Very interesting and useful information. Always good to have one’s knowledge verified and updated. Good presentation thank you
I hadn’t heard about these changes to British records. Good to know!