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Civil registration of births, deaths, and marriages began in 1882 in Manitoba. Because many individuals in the early years of registration did not comply, the records are somewhat incomplete up to around 1920. | Civil registration of births, deaths, and marriages began in 1882 in Manitoba. Because many individuals in the early years of registration did not comply, the records are somewhat incomplete up to around 1920. | ||
Some births, marriages, and deaths not recorded in vital records may be in church records. | Some births, marriages, and deaths not recorded in vital records may be in church records. | ||
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Effective January 1, 2003, The Vital Statistics Act was proclaimed providing unrestricted access to some records. Restrictions will still apply for the following records: | |||
*Births less than 100 years ago | |||
*Marriages less than 80 years ago | |||
*Deaths less than 70 years ago | |||
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If either the party concerned or the immediate next of kin (spouse, children, parents, or siblings) are living, written proof of their consent to release the requested information is to be attached to the application. | |||
=== Availability === | === Availability === | ||