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''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|U.S. Vital Records]] > [[Alabama|Alabama]] > [[Alabama_Birth,_Marriage,_and_Death_Records|Alabama Birth, Marriage, & Death Records]]''<br> | |||
== Alabama Birth, Marriage, & Death Records Online == | == Alabama Birth, Marriage, & Death Records Online == | ||
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==== Minorities ==== | ==== Minorities ==== | ||
Resources for African-American research fall into two periods: pre- and post-Civil War. Post-Civil War research consists of consulting the same record types used to research non–African-Americans. Pre-Civil War research consists of consist of slave importation declarations, plantation records, emancipation records, apprenticeship bonds for freedmen, Alabama hiring practices, census records, plantation owners’ family records, church and cemetery records, military records, and Alabama court records. | Resources for African-American research fall into two periods: pre- and post-Civil War. Post-Civil War research consists of consulting the same record types used to research non–African-Americans. Pre-Civil War research consists of consist of slave importation declarations, plantation records, emancipation records, apprenticeship bonds for freedmen, Alabama hiring practices, census records, plantation owners’ family records, church and cemetery records, military records, and Alabama court records. | ||
== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
'''1881 to 1908''' | '''1881 to 1908''' **make chart showing details of information that can be found on the record at various time periods** | ||
Alabama Counties were requested to register births in 1881. However, the practice of registering births with the county took time to gain acceptance and compliance. Most of these early birth registers <u>do not</u> list the name of the child, but may contain sex, race, place and date of birth, parents, and possibly the physician or midwife attending the birth. Many records are missing, were never created, or were destroyed during this time period. | Alabama Counties were requested to register births in 1881. However, the practice of registering births with the county took time to gain acceptance and compliance. Most of these early birth registers <u>do not</u> list the name of the child, but may contain sex, race, place and date of birth, parents, and possibly the physician or midwife attending the birth. Many records are missing, were never created, or were destroyed during this time period. | ||
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'''1908 to Present ''' | '''1908 to Present ''' | ||
The State of Alabama did not require statewide birth registration until 1908. The practice of recording vital events gradually increased with time and was generally complied with by 1927. Most of the early birth registers and certificates do not list the name of the child, but may contain the sex, race, place and date of birth, parents, and possibly the physician or midwife attending the birth. By the 1920's, it was more common to find the baby's name included in the record. Links to some online indexes maybe found at [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Alabama%2C_United_States_-_Online_Vital_Records Alabama Vital Records Online]. Contact information and instructions for ordering copies of birth certificates may be found at the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1559 Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health]. | The State of Alabama did not require statewide birth registration until 1908. The practice of recording vital events gradually increased with time and was generally complied with by 1927. Most of the early birth registers and certificates do not list the name of the child, but may contain the sex, race, place and date of birth, parents, and possibly the physician or midwife attending the birth. By the 1920's, it was more common to find the baby's name included in the record. Links to some online indexes maybe found at [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Alabama%2C_United_States_-_Online_Vital_Records Alabama Vital Records Online]. Contact information and instructions for ordering copies of birth certificates may be found at the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1559 Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health]. | ||
== Adoption Records == | == Adoption Records == | ||
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After a legal adoption is completed, Alabama law requires the creation of a new birth certificate. The original birth certificate and evidence of adoption are placed in a "sealed file." The new certificate is then substituted for the original birth certificate in the State Department of Vital Statistics files. | After a legal adoption is completed, Alabama law requires the creation of a new birth certificate. The original birth certificate and evidence of adoption are placed in a "sealed file." The new certificate is then substituted for the original birth certificate in the State Department of Vital Statistics files. | ||
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As of August 1, 2000, original birth records became available to adoptees once they reach the age of 19. The law allows all adult adoptees whose original birth certificate and court records were placed in a "sealed file" to obtain a copy of the birth certificate and any other documents held in the file. | As of August 1, 2000, original birth records became available to adoptees once they reach the age of 19. The law allows all adult adoptees whose original birth certificate and court records were placed in a "sealed file" to obtain a copy of the birth certificate and any other documents held in the file. | ||
The birth parent may indicate a preference for 1) unrestricted contact, 2) contact through an intermediary, or 3) no contact. If the birth parent chooses no contact, an Updated Medical History form must be completed and placed in the file. The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information on obtaining copies of these sealed [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 birth records]. | The birth parent may indicate a preference for 1) unrestricted contact, 2) contact through an intermediary, or 3) no contact. If the birth parent chooses no contact, an Updated Medical History form must be completed and placed in the file. The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information on obtaining copies of these sealed [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 birth records]. | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||