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'''Early - 1911''' | '''Early - 1911''' | ||
The first government recorded birth records in Idaho were kept in the 1870s by midwives who sent their reports to county clerks. These are very limited in scope and numbers. | The first government recorded birth records in Idaho were kept in the 1870s by midwives who sent their reports to county clerks. These are very limited in scope and numbers. Occasionally ''delayed'' birth certificates were issued by the State of Idaho. | ||
The Idaho State Historical Society | The counties were officially required to keep registers of births and deaths from 1907 to 1911. The Idaho State Historical Society (PARL) in Boise and the Family History Library have acquired microfilm copies of most of the county recordings from all counties. | ||
'''1911 - Present''' | '''1911 - Present''' | ||
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1911, and was generally complied with in the western part of Idaho by the early 1920s. Eastern and northern Idaho were much later in compliance. | Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1911, and was generally complied with in the western part of Idaho by the early 1920s. Eastern and northern Idaho were much later in compliance. Delayed birth certificates were occasionally issued to satisfy passport, Social Security and other requirements. | ||
Birth records have a 100 year restriction to public viewing. Close family members may obtain copies as per state access restrictions. | Birth records have a 100 year restriction to public viewing. Close family members may obtain copies as per state access restrictions. | ||
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A state-wide index to [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Death/searchForm.cfm Idaho Deaths], 1911-1956 is available online. This index is being expanded as time and resources allow. | A state-wide index to [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Death/searchForm.cfm Idaho Deaths], 1911-1956 is available online. This index is being expanded as time and resources allow. | ||
The Family History Library has microfilmed the certificates from 1911-1954. Copies of the microfilm are located at the Idaho State Historical Society Library in Boise, the BYU-Idaho University Library in Rexburg and | The Family History Library has microfilmed the certificates from 1911-1954. Copies of the microfilm are located at the Idaho State Historical Society Library in Boise, the BYU-Idaho University Library in Rexburg and several other locations. | ||
Official copies of these records are available from: | Official copies of these records are available from: | ||
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=== Adoption Records === | === Adoption Records === | ||
open/closed/state statutes | open/closed/state statutes | ||
== Marriages Records == | == Marriages Records == | ||
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