Article: Birth - Historical Searches Article Body For anyone wishing to trace their family history in the Barnsley area, the Barnsley Register Office holds the registers for all births that have taken place in the Barnsley district dating back to 1837. Anyone wishing to trace their family history needs to apply to the register office in the district in which the event in question took place. Applications for certificates can be made by post, personal visit or telephone. Depending on the amount of information given and the nature of the enquiry these requests may take some time to process as an extensive search by staff may be necessary. You should wherever possible provide us with as much information about the person/event you are researching. For information about copy certificates click this link How much do certificates cost? Full details of all Barnsley Registration Service fees and charges follow this link. To contact the register office during office hours (9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday) please follow this link The websites listed below offer further information on historical searches. General Register Office The National Archives Federation of Family History Societies Society of Genealogists