UK Archives (Med Media Group International House) is an independent, privately operated websiteand is not a government website, government department, government agency,local authority, or official government service.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise connectedwith the UK Government, the General Register Office (GRO), HM Passport Office,or any other government department or public authority.

Our Role

UK Archives provides independent information and/or assistance relating tohistorical and civil registration records.

Where our service involves helping customers locate, understand, request, orobtain records or documents that are issued by a government authority, thedocument itself is issued by the relevant government authority and not by UK Archives.

UK Archives does not issue UK birth certificates, death certificates,marriage certificates, or other official government documents.

We do not represent ourselves as a government service or as an officialgovernment website.

Government Services and Official Sources

Customers who wish to apply directly for an official government document orservice may be able to do so through the relevant official government websiteor authority.

For UK government services, customers should verify information and eligibilitydirectly with the relevant government authority before submitting an application.

Our website is an independent commercial service and should not be confusedwith an official government website.

Fees and Charges

UK Archives may charge a fee for the independent services, research,assistance, information, or other services that we provide.

Our fees are separate from any official government fee, statutory fee,certificate fee, postage fee, or other charge imposed by a government authority.

Where an official government fee may also apply, this will be separate fromour service charge unless expressly stated otherwise.

The total price applicable to a customer’s order will be displayed beforethe customer completes the relevant purchase or payment process.

No Government Affiliation

For clarity:

• UK Archives is not the UK Government.
• UK Archives is not the General Register Office (GRO).
• UK Archives is not a local authority or government department.
• UK Archives does not claim to be an official government service.
• Payment to UK Archives is not, by itself, payment of a government fee.
• Use of our website does not guarantee that a government authority will issue a document or approve an application.
• We do not guarantee that a particular record exists, can be located, or can be obtained from the relevant authority.

Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this websiteis accurate and useful. However, government procedures, eligibility requirements,fees, processing times, record availability, and other requirements may change.

Information on this website should therefore not be treated as legal adviceor as an official statement from a government authority.

Where a matter concerns an official government requirement, customers shouldverify the current requirements with the relevant government authority.

No Guarantee of Government Outcome

Our services may assist customers with research, information, or administrativeprocesses, but UK Archives cannot guarantee the outcome of any application,search, request, or order handled by a government authority or third-partyrecords holder.

The final decision regarding the availability, release, correction, or issueof an official document remains with the relevant authority.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including officialgovernment websites and other information resources.

A link to another website does not mean that UK Archives is affiliated with,endorsed by, or sponsored by that website or organisation.

Customers should review the terms, privacy policies, fees, and requirementsof any third-party website before using its services.

Advertising and Search Results

UK Archives may advertise its independent services through third-partyadvertising platforms.

Any advertisement for UK Archives represents the services provided by UK Archives and should not be interpreted as an advertisement issued by,or on behalf of, the UK Government or another government authority.

We do not claim government endorsement, accreditation, or authorisation unlesssuch authorisation is expressly stated and can be independently verified.

Contact Information

For questions about our services, fees, orders, or this disclaimer, pleasecontact us:

Business name: Med Media Group International House

Trading name: UK Archives

Registered address: 307 Cotton Exchange, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England, L3 9LQ

Telephone: 0203 815 8029

Important Notice

By using (Med Media Group International House) UK Archives, you acknowledge that you are usingan independent commercial service and not an official government website.

If you are looking for a government-issued document or official governmentservice, please make sure you understand whether you are purchasing anindependent service from UK Archives or applying directly to the relevantgovernment authority.

This disclaimer is provided to promote transparency and to ensure thatcustomers can make informed decisions about the services they use.

UK Archives is an independent service and is not affiliated with orendorsed by the UK Government or the General Register Office.