 General Register Office (Northern Ireland)

The General Register Office (GRO) for Northern Ireland is a government agency responsible for the registration of vital events, such as births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships within Northern Ireland. It plays a key role in maintaining official records related to these events and provides services to the public, including access to these records for genealogical research, legal purposes, and personal matters. The GRO also handles the processing of applications for certificates related to these registered events, such as birth and marriage certificates.