Don't confuse Scotland with England and Wales. They have different rules than England and Wales and the act that Graham, Guy and myself mentioned is for England and Wales only.
Graham as the fee for a cert is set in statute Salford cannot charge an administration fee for this work because they are legally obliged to do this. Likewise I would argue that the cost or returning a cert should be borne out of this fee as it is with the GRO. That said I dont disagree that a nominal charge for Debit/Credit card payment be added due to the cost the bank charge for this option.
Rob
I'm still of the opinion expressed in posts on 15th/17th May. The fee charged for the
duty to supply the cert to someone presenting themselves in person is set but extra can be charged by registrars exercising their
power to supply by post.
As I recommended to Parmesan three weeks ago, in the specific case of Salford the proper action is to use FoI and ask for details of how the fees are made up and the powers/duties under which the fees are levied. I don't know if Parmesan has acted on that recommendation but until someone does there is little point in further speculation.
Graham
