Getting birth certificates, death certificates, registering a charity or copyrighting material can all be a little easier as much of the information you will need to complete the tasks is now available online.

Yesterday the Registrar General's office announced that its website was up and running with a host of information on its various services.

While members of the public will not be able to request a new birth certificate online, they are now able to download the necessary application form and read what other documents are required.

The same is true for those needing a marriage certificate, death certificate or those wishing to patent a product or copyright their material.

Information on the department is available at www.registrygeneral.gov.bm.