Searches of indexes

Where you provide accurate details, but we are unable to locate the record, we will search our indexes over a 5 year period (2 before and 2 after the year stated). Unfortunately, we do not have enough staff to undertake protracted searches. If a wider search is required you will need to pay for a general search.

General Searches at Stoke-on-Trent Register Office

If you are unsure of the relevant date or other information you may make an appointment to carry out a general search. This enables you to come in person to look through our indexes for up to 6 hours (please refer to current fees). You will not be allowed to access the registers and a separate fee will be needed for any certificate(s) required.

On-line indexes

Stoke-on-Trent Register Office has now joined with other registration services and family history societies within West Midlands and Staffordshire district.  On-line birth, death and marriage indexes are available on the internet.  Some useful links are:

http://www.familia.org.uk/services/england/stoke.html

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/STS/Stoke/

Please note that the indexes are not yet complete for all years and districts.  Eventually the database will cover all Stoke-on-Trents births, marriages and deaths for the years 1837 to 1950.