Using the UK National Archives in Kew

Question

Has anyone here ever submitted a request for paid research to the UK National Archives in Kew? I believe I have found some VERY interesting records, but of course they are not online.  (And of course I am INCREDIBLY excited to see what is in them!!).  I was just wondering how long it took to get back to you after you submitted the initial request.

Comments

Do you mean sending off for birth certificates or death certificates etc.? I have done that. Providing you give the right information and pay when you order, they don't take very long to come back. I live quite near to Kew and I've sent for things and got certs back in just over a week.

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I actually submitted a custom research request (not BMD stuff) since I found some records I am interested in but not available online.

I know I just need to be patient! lol

Answer 1

I've paid to access certain material that isn't online - the cost is to cover scanning the material and sending it to me. That has been very interesting at times and removes the need for a trek across town.