All postal, fax and email queries will be answered in the order we receive them. None are given priority over any other

We aim to reply to all enquiries within 10 working days. Requests should be clear and as specific as possible

For an initial query we will only undertake 15 minutes free research time. A reply will then be sent with any findings and will state any further research will be charged at £18 per hour. When requesting searches of the Civil Registration Index this will be approximately 3 years only for a birth, marriage or a death.

The search fee for any type of research by the office is £18 per hour. Please send you payment on request.

Up to 3 photocopies will be included in any paid research free of charge, excess of this number will be charged at 15p per A4 copy or 30p for A3.

The only exception to the research charges is a search of the Vehicle Licensing Records which will cost £5. This includes a photocopy of the registration card or volume.

We only accept sterling cheques made payable to "Greater Manchester County Record Office"

We do not have a facility to accept payment by credit/debit cards.

We reserve the right not to supply copies if this may result in documents being damaged.