We are responsible for the safe custody of all the deposited registers of births, deaths and marriages completed in York since 1 July 1837. (This is when official records of births, deaths and marriages in England and Wales began).

Searching online

You can search the indexes online for free on the Yorkshire Births, Marriages and Deaths website.

Although the indexes are not yet complete for all years and districts, the database will eventually cover Yorkshire births, marriages and deaths for the years 1837 to 1950.

Searching by post

You can apply by post to the General Register Office, PO Box 2, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2JD tel:(0870) 243 7788.