Article: Registration - copy certificates Article Body It is sometimes necessary to obtain a copy certificate for an event that took place in the past. If you know where the event occurred, then you need to apply to the Superintendent Registrar of that district, who can supply you with a certified copy of the entry from his/her records on payment of a fee. In Barnsley, copy certificates for events that took place within the borough are available from the register office. Applications may be made in person by calling at the register office, or by post. It is not usually possible to issue certificates on demand but we do our best to ensure that all applications are dealt with as soon as possible. A certificate application service is available by telephone, if you are able to make payment by credit or debit card. Please note there will be an additional handling charge of £3 per application for this service. If you are unsure of the relevant dates, or other information, a more detailed search can be made. Records prior to 1837 are often held in the form of church baptism, marriage and burials records and are usually held in local archives which can be found at Barnsley library, or in local parish churches. Please supply as much information as you can and enclose the relevant fee with postal applications (Barnsley Registration Service fees and charges). The application form once downloaded from this website should be posted back to the register office. If we are unable to trace the entry, your fee will be returned but fees must always be submitted at the time of application. (Cheques and postal orders should be payable to Barnsley MBC). The following forms can be downloaded and completed. Birth Certificate Application Form Death Certificate Application Form Marriage Certificate Application Form Other useful contacts General Register Office Smedley Hydro Trafalgar Road Southport PR8 2HH Telephone: 0151 471 4406 Location Map of General Register Office