Reading Branch meeting 28th November 2019 Speaker: Antony Marr Speaking from a background of an ex Deputy Registrar he gave an interesting insight of what can be found on these certificates. The rules surrounding these certificates are covered by a 150-page instruction book. Original certificates will have original signatures; the GRO (General Register Office) version is a copy of a copy. Four checks are done on birth certificates (not telling the truth is purjury) 1. Live birth computer check with hospital/midwife (no still births) 2. Correct district 3. Within time limit (Registrar 12 months, parents 42 Days) 4. Not already registered. Informants a) Who signed? b) their qualification c) Address of the informant. Who can sign, i) Mother, ii) Father, if married (not unmarried fathers), iii) Occupiers of the premises where birth occurred, iv) Anyone present at birth, v) Person in charge of child. Childs surname is specified since 1969 and from 1950 put in capital letters. Today any surname is possible not…