Off-site records
If the location of a record is ‘off-site’ it means it’s not stored at General Register House.
You’ll need to request the record at least 3 working days prior to your visit to the Historical Search Room.
To request a record:
- Select the link that says ‘Click here to place an advance for this record’.
- This will open the record request form.
- Complete the request form. You can leave the reader’s ticket section blank if you do not have one yet.
- Select the available date of your choosing from the calendar to view the record. Available dates display in green.
- Select ‘Submit’.
After completing the form you’ll receive an email confirming your request. A member of the Historical Search Room team will arrange for the record to be available on the day of your visit.
We cannot accept record requests by email or telephone.
On-site records
These records are available to view in General Register House. You may only request these records on the day of your visit.
On-site (Sighthill) records
These records are not held in General Register House. They are available to view by appointment only in the Maps and Plans Search Room.
If you want to access these records, contact us.
Reader’s ticket
To access the Historical Search Room and view the records you’ll need to bring your reader’s ticket.
Find out how to apply for a reader’s ticket.
