Recent records/research in Jersey

[Aguella]

Hi there

I have absolutely no experience with Jersey research and would love some guidance from those who have.

I am interested in recent records. My dad's first cousin and his wife moved to Jersey in the 1950s, and died there in 2008 and 1997 respectively. I believe they had a daughter there probably around 1960.

UK research I'm on top of: if they had stayed in England I could have found their GRO records, probates/wills, electoral roll results etc. But I can't find any similar record sets for Jersey during the relevant time periods.

Maybe it's not available, maybe I haven't search well enough. Any pointers gratefully received!

[la grande-méthe]

Recent records can be harder than older ones because many have 100 year closure rules.
The Jersey Archive website has indexes of births, marriages and deaths but you will need a subscription to view them. It's not too dear, about £35 per year which includes unlimited downloads but as you are looking for recent records it might be an idea to browse the catalogue first - https://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/collection/Search/advanced/archive/

Jersey certificates are eye-wateringly expensive, over £30 each and double that if you don't have a reference, which you get from the Archive indexes.

The Jersey Family History Society can do research on your behalf, they charge £15 per hour

[KGarrad]

The Jersey Family History Society can do research on your behalf, they charge £15 per hour

I can thoroughly recommend the Channel Islands / Jersey FHS
They did some research for me some years ago I was that impressed that I paid extra!

My family were in Jersey for only 5 years or so, around the 1841 census. Mistranscribed surname, which is why I needed help!