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Civil registration is the government record of births, marriages, and deaths.


==Online Records==
==Quick Links==
<center>'''Isle of Man Collections'''</center>
Civil registration indexes for the Isle of Man can be found:
*[http://www.manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD.com], civil registration, 1878-2011, index.
*[http://www.manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD.com]
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*[http://www.iomfhs.im/library.html The Isle of Man Family History Society]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1926993?region=Isle%20of%20Man FamilySearch]
*[https://search.ancestry.com/Places/UK/Isle-of-Man/Default.aspx?category=34 Ancestry] ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com/historical-records?SearchedRecordsetName=isle+of+man FindMyPast] ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/category-Isle-of-Man/isle-of-man-genealogy-vital-records MyHeritage] ($)


*[http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/births/index_births.html The Isle of Man Family History Society, Index to Births, 1576-1960], index, incomplete.
==Historical Background==
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-births-and-baptisms-1600-2010 Isle Of Man, Births and Baptisms 1600-2010], index, incomplete, ($)
In '''1878''', the Isle of Man government passed legislation mandating the registering of all births and deaths on the island. In '''1884''', the legislation was expanded to include marriages. Some registers date to even before 1878. In 1849, an act was passed that allowed for dissenters from the Church of England to register their births and marriages with the government. Prior to this, baptisms and marriages recorded in a dissenter church (i.e. not recorded in a Church of England parish register) were not accepted as proof of parentage or marriage in the eyes of the law. However, beginning in 1849 dissenters could register and legitimize their births and marriages with the state. The Registrar General's office, newly formed, also accepted voluntary registration of births and marriages and the retrospective registration of church records found in dissenter churches (some records dating to the early 1800s).<ref>"Index to Births: 1576-1960," ''The Isle of Man Family History Society'', http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/births/index_births.html, accessed 23 July 2018.</ref> Therefore, while most registers began in 1878, some registers can date to 1849 and even before that. Before 1878, [[Isle of Man Church Records|church records]] are the primary source for finding baptism, marriage, and burial information on the Isle of Man. More information about civil registration can be found at [http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/civil.htm Manx Note Book].<ref>Coakley, Frances, "Civil Records," ''Manx Note Book'', http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/civil.htm, accessed 23 July 2018.</ref>  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60285 Isle of Man, Select Births and Baptisms, 1821-1911], index, incomplete, ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30206/isle-of-man-births-baptisms-1821-1911?s=218489221 Isle of Man, Births and Baptisms, 1821-1911], index, incomplete, ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1708663|Isle of Man Births and Baptisms, 1607-1910}}, index, incomplete.
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*[http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/marriages/index_marriages.html The Isle of Man Family History Society, Index to Marriages, 1576-1960], index, incomplete.
== Understanding the Records  ==
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-marriages-1598-1979 Isle Of Man, Marriages 1598-1979], index, incomplete, ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1711668|Isle of Man Marriages, 1606–1911}}, index, incomplete.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9218 Web: Isle of Man, Marriage Index, 1606-1984], index, incomplete, ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60287 Isle of Man, Select Marriages, 1849–1911], index, incomplete, ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30211/isle-of-man-marriages-1849%E2%80%931911?s=218489221 Isle of Man, Marriages, 1849–1911], index, incomplete, ($)
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9219 Web: Isle of Man, Burial Index, 1598-2003], index, ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-deaths-and-burials-1598-2011 Isle Of Man, Deaths and Burials 1598-2011], index, incomplete, ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30205/isle-of-man-deaths-burials-1844-1911?s=218489221 Isle of Man Deaths and Burials, 1844-1911], index, incomplete, ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1708590|Isle of Man Deaths and Burials, 1844-1918}}, index, incomplete.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60286 Isle of Man, Select Deaths and Burials, 1844-1911], index, incomplete, ($)
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<center>'''British Isles Collections Including Isle of Man'''</center>
*[http://www.freereg.org.uk/ FreeREG]
*[http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ FreeBMD Database]
*{{RecordSearch|1473015| England Marriages, 1538–1973}} Index Only.
==Definition==
Civil registration is the government record of births, marriages, and deaths.
== Information Recorded in Civil Registers ==


==== Births  ====
==== Births  ====
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==== Marriages  ====
==== Marriages  ====


A marriage certificate gives:  
A marriage certificate usually gives:  


*marriage data and place  
*marriage data and place  
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*also notes whether the bride and groom were married in a church (with the denomination given) and, if so, whether they were married by banns or by license.
*also notes whether the bride and groom were married in a church (with the denomination given) and, if so, whether they were married by banns or by license.


The law required all marriages to be recorded in a civil register immediately after the ceremony. Marriages were often performed at the bride’s parish  
The law required all marriages to be recorded in a civil register immediately after the ceremony. Marriages were often performed at the bride’s parish.


==== Deaths  ====
==== Deaths  ====
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*date registered and the name of the registrar.<br>
*date registered and the name of the registrar.<br>


On certificates for adults, the names of parents are never given. In considering whether to order a death certificate, remember that the information on the certificate may be limited or inaccurate because it is based on the <u>informant’s</u> knowledge. It can be helpful for those looking for clues about persons born or married before July 1837.
On certificates for adults, the names of parents are never given. In considering whether to order a death certificate, remember that the information on the certificate may be limited or inaccurate because it is based on the informant’s knowledge. It can be helpful for those looking for clues about persons born or married before 1878.
==Writing for Records==
 
[http://manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD.com] includes an Index of Birth, Marriage and Death records. To order a transcript, contact:
== Accessing the Records ==
Although the actual certificates cost money to order, there are multiple indexes available online that will help narrow down and locate the correct certificate to order. Minimal information is included in these indexes.
==== Births ====
{| class="wikitable" width=45%
|-
| align=center| '''Collection'''
| align=center| '''Database or Website'''
| align=center| '''Year Range'''
| align=center| '''Index or Images'''
|-
| [https://www.manxbmd.com/cgi-bin/db.cgi?do=search_form;db=births Birth Index]
| ManxBMD.com
| 1849-2013
| Index
|-
| [http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/births/index_births.html Index to Births: 1576-1960]
| The Isle of Man <br> Family History Society
| 1576-1960
| Index
|-
| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1708663 Isle of Man Births and Baptisms, 1607-1910]
| FamilySearch
| 1607-1910
| Index
|-
| [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60285 Isle of Man, Select Births and Baptisms, 1821-1911] ($)
| Ancestry
| 1821-1911
| Index
|-
| [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-births-and-baptisms-1600-2010 Isle Of Man, Births and Baptisms 1600-2010] ($)
| FindMyPast
| 1600-2010
| Index
|-
| [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30206/isle-of-man-births-baptisms-1821-1911?s=218489221 Isle of Man, Births and Baptisms, 1821-1911] ($)
| MyHeritage
| 1821-1911
| Index
|}
 
==== Marriages ====
 
{| class="wikitable" width=45%
|-
| align=center| '''Collection'''
| align=center| '''Database or Website'''
| align=center| '''Year Range'''
| align=center| '''Index or Images'''
|-
| [http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/marriages/index_marriages.html Index to Marriages: 1576-1960]
| The Isle of Man <br> Family History Society
| 1576-1960
| Index
|-
| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1711668 Isle of Man Marriages, 1606–1911]
| FamilySearch
| 1606-1911
| Index
|-
| [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60287 Isle of Man, Select Marriages, 1849-1911] ($)
| Ancestry
| 1849-1911
| Index
|-
| [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-marriages-1598-1979 Isle Of Man, Marriages 1598-1979] ($)
| FindMyPast
| 1598-1979
| Index
|-
| [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30211/isle-of-man-marriages-1849-1911?s=218489221 Isle of Man, Marriages, 1849-1911] ($)
| MyHeritage
| 1849-1911
| Index
|}
 
==== Deaths ====
 
{| class="wikitable" width=45%
|-
| align=center| '''Collection'''
| align=center| '''Database or Website'''
| align=center| '''Year Range'''
| align=center| '''Index or Images'''
|-
| [https://www.manxbmd.com/cgi-bin/db.cgi?do=search_form;db=deaths Death Index]
| ManxBMD.com
| 1877-2015
| Index
|-
| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1708590 Isle of Man Deaths and Burials, 1844-1918]
| FamilySearch
| 1844-1918
| Index
|-
| [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60286 Isle of Man, Select Deaths and Burials, 1844-1911] ($)
| Ancestry
| 1844-1911
| Index
|-
| [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-deaths-and-burials-1598-2011 Isle Of Man, Deaths and Burials 1598-2011] ($)
| FindMyPast
| 1598-2011
| Index
|-
| [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30205/isle-of-man-deaths-burials-1844-1911?s=218489221 Isle of Man Deaths and Burials, 1844-1911] ($)
| MyHeritage
| 1844-1911
| Index
|}
 
==Ordering Records==
==== Online ====
Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates can be ordered from the official government [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ website]. Records date to 1606. To apply for certified copies, go to [https://services.gov.im/births-deaths-marriages/certified-copy-certificates/ Online services]. The certificate can be ordered using either the exact date or the volume and page number and other identifying information, such as name and town. If the specific certificate is not known, then a search between a specific number of years can be ordered from the website. However, it costs more money to ask them to search for the certificate than simply ordering the exact certificate. To know which certificate to order, search online indexes on other websites, such as on [http://www.manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD.com].


'''The Civil Registry'''
Go to the [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ Order Certificates] webpage to learn more about the cost of ordering certificates.
<br>The Registries Building
<br>Deemsters Walk
<br>Bucks Road
<br>Douglas
<br>Isle of Man
<br>IM1 3AR
<br>Tel: 01624 687039
<br>Email: civil@registry.gov.im
<br>Website: https://www.gov.im/registries/general/civilregistry/


'''How to Apply for Certified Copies of Certificates'''
==== By Mail or in Person ====
[[https://www.gov.im/registries/general/civilregistry/copy_certificates.xml Certified copy certificates of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships registered on the Isle of Man]]
Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates can be ordered in person or by mail.<br>
The address to the Civil Registry is:
Registries Building<br>
Deemsters Walk<br>
Bucks Road<br>
Douglas<br>
Isle of Man<br>
IM1 3AR<br>
Tel: +44 1624 687039<br>
Email: civil@registry.gov.im<br>
Website: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/enterprise/central-registry/civil-registry/


Go to the [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ Order Certificates] webpage to learn more about the cost of ordering certificates.


== References ==


[[Category:Isle of Man]]
[[Category:Isle of Man]]
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