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Title: Birth certificate - what does this say?
Post by: stevenroyals on Monday 29 August 11 12:28 BST (UK)

Hi

I can read part of this birth certificate I have. I can read the top part but not hte bottom part.

Thanks
Steve

Title: Re: Birth certificate - what does this say?
Post by: TomRees on Monday 29 August 11 12:30 BST (UK)

after Declaration made as by law required

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Title: Re: Birth certificate - what does this say?
Post by: stevenroyals on Monday 29 August 11 12:40 BST (UK)

That makes sense, I can see it now.


So what does this mean? Why did they write that?

Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Birth certificate - what does this say?
Post by: cando on Monday 29 August 11 12:46 BST (UK)

Relates to a late registration.  Births were required to be registered within a certain period after the event...I can't recall the exact info...senior moments ;D

Cheers
Cando

Title: Re: Birth certificate - what does this say?
Post by: stevenroyals on Monday 29 August 11 12:49 BST (UK)

Ok thanks Cando