I recently contacted a Record Office to enquire about obtaining a photocopy of a marriage entry from a parish register that they hold - I know the exact date, parish and details of the parties. I received the following response:
For post-1837 marriage entries, in accordance with the General Register Office’s rules, we are only able to supply copy marriage certificates for entries, rather than photocopies. A copy certificate costs £10, including postage.
I've asked other Record Offices for photocopies of post 1837 marriage entries in the past and always been able to purchase them at whatever cost they charge for photocopying entries. Has anyone else has a similar experience? Is this a new ruling?