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| '''The National Census and Statistics Office (NCSO).''' The National Census and Statistics Office has the major civil records after 1932 and is currently responsible for all civil registration. Unfortunately, most documents from 1932 to 1945 were destroyed in World War II. Prior to 1974 the office was known as the Bureau of Census and Statistics. | | '''The National Census and Statistics Office (NCSO).''' The National Census and Statistics Office has the major civil records after 1932 and is currently responsible for all civil registration. Unfortunately, most documents from 1932 to 1945 were destroyed in World War II. Prior to 1974 the office was known as the Bureau of Census and Statistics. |
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| Most vital records should be available at the FamilySearch Library and Family History Centers. The microfilmed records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage contracts, and notarial records. | | Most vital records should be available at the FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Centers. The microfilmed records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage contracts, and notarial records. |
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| Employees of the Philippine National Census and Statistics Office will answer questions. Send family history inquiries to: | | Employees of the Philippine National Census and Statistics Office will answer questions. Send family history inquiries to: |