Research

GRO Indexes


Where can I access GRO indexes?

A full set of GRO Indexes is available at the following locations during April 2008:

  • Manchester Record Office

  • Birmingham Central Library

  • Bridgend Reference and Information Library

  • Plymouth Central Library

  • City of Westminster Archives Centre

These indexes are also available at the National Archives at Kew.

Copies of GRO Indexes may also be held at:

  • some libraries
  • family history societies
  • local record offices *
  • The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints family history centres

* Some organisations may not hold a complete set of indexes; generally, holders will have indexes that cover the 19th century. A small fee may be charged by some of these organisations and it may be advisable in some instances to book in advance as there is often high demand for their use.

GRO Indexes are also available on the internet. Again a small fee may be charged by some websites.

For further information on where these can be found in your local area or on the internet, see Holders of the GRO Indexes.