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Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Registration began in Ireland in 1864. However, registration of Protestant marriages had begun earlier in 1845. Births, marriages and deaths were registered with district registrars. Registration districts were set up within the boundaries of the existing Poor Law Unions. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. | Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Registration began in Ireland in 1864. However, registration of Protestant marriages had begun earlier in 1845. Births, marriages and deaths were registered with district registrars. Registration districts were set up within the boundaries of the existing Poor Law Unions. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. | ||
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Table showing the information that can be found in each record type in the civil records of Ireland.<br> | Table showing the information that can be found in each record type in the civil records of Ireland.<br> | ||
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#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{RecordSearch|1408347|www.familysearch.org}}. (The microfilm indexes are also available at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the GRO indexes for {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO index}} (1922-1958) for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=GRONI index}} 1922-1959) for Northern Ireland.) | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{RecordSearch|1408347|www.familysearch.org}}. (The microfilm indexes are also available at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the GRO indexes for {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO index}} (1922-1958) for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=GRONI index}} 1922-1959) for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#From 1864 -1921, searches can be made of the indexes at either the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office] (GRO) or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland] (GRONI). After 1921, the GRO contains the indexes for the Republic and GRONI has the indexes for Northern Ireland. | #From 1864 -1921, searches can be made of the indexes at either the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office] (GRO) or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland] (GRONI). After 1921, the GRO contains the indexes for the Republic and GRONI has the indexes for Northern Ireland. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.<br> | #Proceed to the instructions on obtaining certificates or locating the actual registration information.<br> | ||
==== Marriage Indexes ==== | ==== Marriage Indexes ==== | ||
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#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the {{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO indexes (1922-1958)}} for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|460797|title-id|disp=GRONI index 1922-1959)}} for Northern Ireland.) | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the {{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO indexes (1922-1958)}} for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|460797|title-id|disp=GRONI index 1922-1959)}} for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | #For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.<br> | #Proceed to the instructions on obtaining certificates or locating the actual registration information.<br> | ||
==== Death Indexes ==== | ==== Death Indexes ==== | ||
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#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local family history centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the {{FHL|453510|title-id|disp=GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO index (1922-1958) }}for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|453507|title-id|disp=GRONI index (1922-1959)}} for Northern Ireland.) | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local family history centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the {{FHL|453510|title-id|disp=GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO index (1922-1958) }}for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|453507|title-id|disp=GRONI index (1922-1959)}} for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | #For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information | #Proceed to the instructions on obtaining certificates or locating the actual registration information. | ||
See also [[Ireland Civil Registration Indexes|Ireland Civil Registration Indexes]].[[Ireland Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|I]] | See also [[Ireland Civil Registration Indexes|Ireland Civil Registration Indexes]].[[Ireland Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|I]] | ||
== Obtaining Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates == | == Obtaining Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates == | ||
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<u>'''The General Register'''</u>Office in Ireland has certificates of '''<u>birth 1864-present</u>''', <u>'''marriage 1845-present'''</u>and <u>'''death 1864-present'''</u>. [http://www.groireland.ie/ The General Register Office in Roscommon, Ireland] | <u>'''The General Register'''</u>Office in Ireland has certificates of '''<u>birth 1864-present</u>''', <u>'''marriage 1845-present'''</u>and <u>'''death 1864-present'''</u>. [http://www.groireland.ie/ The General Register Office in Roscommon, Ireland] | ||
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<u>'''A website for Northern Ireland'''</u>is located at [http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/gro Northern Ireland Certificates] This includes: | <u>'''A website for Northern Ireland'''</u>is located at [http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/gro Northern Ireland Certificates] This includes: | ||
Birth certificate<br>•from 1864 to present - district or full address of birth must be supplied<br>Adoption certificate<br>•from 1931 to present<br>Marriage certificate<br>•from 1845 for registered non-Roman Catholic marriages and all registered marriages from 1864<br>Civil partnership certificate<br>•from 2005 to present<br>Death certificate<br>•from 1864 to present - district or full address of death must be supplied<br> | Birth certificate<br>•from 1864 to present - district or full address of birth must be supplied<br>Adoption certificate<br>•from 1931 to present<br>Marriage certificate<br>•from 1845 for registered non-Roman Catholic marriages and all registered marriages from 1864<br>Civil partnership certificate<br>•from 2005 to present<br>Death certificate<br>•from 1864 to present - district or full address of death must be supplied<br> | ||
<u>'''Local Registrars can be contacted through'''</u>[http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/bdm/Find_your_Civil_Registration_Office/Civil%20Registrars.html local registrars at this website] | <u>'''Local Registrars can be contacted through'''</u>[http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/bdm/Find_your_Civil_Registration_Office/Civil%20Registrars.html local registrars at this website] | ||
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Filmed certificates are available through the Family History Library System | Filmed certificates are available through the Family History Library System | ||
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| '''Births:''' | | '''Births:''' | ||
| .Click link then scroll down<br> | | .Click link then scroll down<br> | ||
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| Republic of Ireland | | Republic of Ireland | ||
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'''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};''' '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' '''1930 -1955''' | '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};''' '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' '''1930 -1955''' | ||
| '''1864 to present''' | | '''1864 to present''' | ||
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| Northern Ireland | | Northern Ireland | ||
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'''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};'''''' {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' ''{{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=1922-1959}}'' | '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};'''''' {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' ''{{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=1922-1959}}'' | ||
| '''1864 to 1921''' | | '''1864 to 1921''' | ||
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''c. Obtaining Civil Registration Information at GRONI:'' | ''c. Obtaining Civil Registration Information at GRONI:'' | ||
With the GRONI index information, you can obtain the registration information through the GRONI. Click on this link to see the [http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/do-it-online/government-citizens-and-rights-online/order-a-birth-adoption-death-marriage-or-civil-partnership-certificate.htm GRONI ordering information].<br> | With the GRONI index information, you can obtain the registration information through the GRONI. Click on this link to see the [http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/do-it-online/government-citizens-and-rights-online/order-a-birth-adoption-death-marriage-or-civil-partnership-certificate.htm GRONI ordering information].<br> | ||
== Additional Information on Death Registrations == | == Additional Information on Death Registrations == | ||
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== Additional Collections in Registrar's Office == | == Additional Collections in Registrar's Office == | ||
For additional collections available at the Registrar General's Office, go to [[Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information|Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information]].<br> | For additional collections available at the Registrar General's Office, go to [[Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information|Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information]].<br> | ||
== Further Reading == | == Further Reading == | ||
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3. Ó Dúill, Eileen and Steven C. ffeary-Smyrl, ''Irish Civil Registraion – Where Do I Start?, ''Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations Exploring Irish Genealogy Series. Dublin, Ireland: Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations, 2000. [The definitive guide on the subject.] | 3. Ó Dúill, Eileen and Steven C. ffeary-Smyrl, ''Irish Civil Registraion – Where Do I Start?, ''Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations Exploring Irish Genealogy Series. Dublin, Ireland: Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations, 2000. [The definitive guide on the subject.] | ||
4. Radford, Dwight A. and Kyle J. Betit. “Civil Registration” in ''A Genealogists Guide to Discovering Your Irish Ancestors''. Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 2001. [Includes a list of the Superintendent Registrar’s Districts.]<br> | 4. Radford, Dwight A. and Kyle J. Betit. “Civil Registration” in ''A Genealogists Guide to Discovering Your Irish Ancestors''. Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 2001. [Includes a list of the Superintendent Registrar’s Districts.]<br> | ||
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{{Place|Ireland}} {{ featured article }} | {{Place|Ireland}} {{ featured article }} | ||
[[Category:Ireland|Civil Registration]] | [[Category:Ireland|Civil Registration]] | ||