Having issues accessing Family History Search?
Having issues accessing Family History Search?
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Delays in processing family history applications
Delays in processing family history applications
System issues are currently causing delays to processing family history applications. We are working on a fix.
If you haven’t received your certificate within 3 weeks, please contact the Registry at Feedback & complaints
Search your ancestry for free
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Use the Registry tool to start searching
Explore your family story by using the free search of the NSW Registry records.
Once you’ve found the historical records you’re after, you can purchase print or digital copies.
Guide to searching your family history
Find out what you can search, about the results, how to order certificates, further paid ancestry search services and who to contact for support.
Records and certificates
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Early church and district codes
Use our list to match the code on a record with the church or district where the birth, death or marriage occurred.
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Registry records
Find detailed descriptions on the information included on certificates issued before and after 1856, and how we kept records.
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Adoption certificates
How to request searches and certificates for an adopted person and their parents.
Family history search enquiries
If you have a question about our historical records, email us at bdm@yourfeedback.nsw.gov.au
If you experienced a technical or system issue with our family history search platform, email the Technical support team at eregistry-support@customerservice.nsw.gov.au
Make sure you include your:
- Full name
- Telephone number
- Brief description of your enquiry.
We’ll respond within 10 business days.