BMD's for Australia (General)

by judb, Saturday, October 08, 2011, 00:40 (4799 days ago) @ ritamclean

Hi Rita

BMDs in Australia are handled at State level so, unfortunately, the way you search and purchase is differernt for each State. Victorian historical certificates can, indeed, be purchased on-line for $AU17.50 and are an image of the original is downloaded direct to your computer. Australian certificates usually have much more detail than the UK ones I have purchased - so long as the informant gives the correct information. Yes, you do need the register number for Vic certs.

May I recommend Rootschat forum to you. The Australia Board of Rootschat has some wonderful friendly researchers who have a wealth of knowledge and access to CDs etc which they are only too willing to share - gets a bit competitive to be first to give information sometimes! Someone will be able to give you the registration number of your lady, saving you the 99c page search fee. I would be very surprised if there is not lots of information they find about your g-grandmother.

Like this forum, anyone can read; register to post and it's free.

As to the agencies offering to obtain certificates, NSW does have three approved transcription agents whose details are listed on the NSW BMD site - in NSW using a transcription agent is cheaper and quicker than buying from the Government office.

Judith