GRONI to re-open in Belfast with limited service on September 2nd

From the General Register Office Northern Ireland (www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/family-history-heritage-and-museums/research-family-history-general-register-office-ni-groni):

The General Register Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI) public search room is reopening with a limited service from Wednesday 2 September 2020.

Visitors must book their appointment in advance – appointments will be between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm or 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

Access will be limited to one person per booking.

Booking will be limited to a maximum of three visits per week per person or company.

No visitors will be allowed to enter the building without an appointment.

A number of changes to GRONI services will be in place to make sure of the health and safety of staff and the public.

All visitors must agree to follow the guidance contained in the public search room protocol document they will receive at the time of booking.

The public counter remains closed and you can apply for life event certificates by phone on: 0300 200 7890 or online ordering life event certificates.

Comment: don't forget that GRONI has an online service at https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk (and historic records can also be obtained at www.irishgenealogy.ie)

Chris

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