Adoption

[Jcutting]

I ordered a birth certificate for someone who was born in 1950 . He is deceased, and adopted.
His daughter is a friend of mine and she told me her father's original birth name and date of birth.
I found his birth certificate and ordered it, only for the GRO to send me a message saying they can't send me a copy.
Is this standard practice ,if a child was officially adopted ?
Many thanks .

[KGarrad]

I believe that because you aren't related to the adopted person, you will not be allowed to order the original certificate.

[Jcutting]

Thank you , but when I had a look I’d put the wrong volume number.
In my defence, I’ve had a busy week 😂
I’ve ordered again. There’s nothing , when ordering, asking if I’m related to that person ,so I live in hope .
Thanks again 😊

[AntonyMMM]

Yes you can order it (anyone can). An adoption doesn't change access to the original record.

[Jcutting]

Yes you can order it (anyone can). An adoption doesn't change access to the original record.

Thank you 😊
I’ve ordered it again , with the right volume number this time .
What an idiot I am 😂