On 27 Oct I ordered a certificate from the GRO for the first time so wasn't
sure when to expect delivery. This was for a certificate where I gave them
year, page, vol etc so I was hoping for a quick turnround.
Also sent off for two other certificates on 8 Nov which involve GRO
searching.
Having seen your message I'm not holding my breath now!
Lizzie
Brisbane, Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "John" <rrnut(a)perigee.net>
To: <WLS-MONTGOMERYSHIRE-D(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 6:45 PM
Subject: The GRO service is severely lacking
Has anyone recently ordered a certificate from the GRO?
On 30 Oct I ordered the birth certificate for Mary Elizabeth Humphreys,
of Llanwnog, (b. 12 Jan. 1864) giving them vol and pg information.
Because I gave them the info it goes on the 5 day service.
With delivery to the US of 4 days (normal), I should have received the
cert by Monday or Tuesday. As of yesterday, (Saturday) I've still
not received it. At the same time, I ordered the cert for Elizabeth
Humphreys of Llanwnog (b. 21 Apr 1847) on the Standard 15 day service.
I don't expect to receive it til the middle of Dec. The last certificate
ordered
using the Standard service took 35 days to receive.
Sorry, I'm letting off steam.
John
Charlotte, NC USA
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