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Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates (1837 onwards)
Official registration of births, deaths and marriages began in 1837. Prior to that date christenings, marriages and burials as recorded in Parish Registers form a rich source of information for family historians. Local Archives Services also have many other records that may help with tracking down lost ancestors.

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Where can I search the indexes of births, deaths and marriages 1837-2002 in Bedfordshire?

You can search the indexes of English and Welsh births, deaths and marriages 1837-2002 at Bedford Central Library. Forms are available for you to send for a full certificate.

How can I get a copy of a certificate?

You can approach your local registry office for a copy certificate.
You can apply in person, online, by post, by fax or by telephone at the General Registry Office (Direct link).

Where can I find web sites about births, deaths and marriages?

There are a number of web sites that offer access to births, marriage and death certificates. For details see the list on Bedfordshire Libraries Gateway to the Internet.
Use Bedfordshire Libraries Virtual Library to find more information on birth indexes, marriage indexes and death indexes.

Where can I find out more about Family History in Bedfordshire?

The family history page of this web site will provide you with some useful starting points.

Page last updated: 23rd December 2008

You and Your Community Local information about Bedfordshire | Births, Marriages and Deaths

You and Your Community
Local information about Bedfordshire | Births, Marriages and Deaths