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=== Birth Records === | === Birth Records === | ||
State registration of births and deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the births and deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also. | State registration of births and deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the births and deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also. | ||
==== County Records ==== | |||
Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | ||
====State Records | ==== State Records ==== | ||
For information about state birth and death records, write to: | For information about state birth and death records, write to: | ||
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'''Bureau of Vital Records'''<br> Utah State Department of Health<br>288 North 1460 West Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84114<br>Telephone: 801-538-6105<br>Internet: [http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/ Utah Department of Health] | '''Bureau of Vital Records'''<br> Utah State Department of Health<br>288 North 1460 West Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84114<br>Telephone: 801-538-6105<br>Internet: [http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/ Utah Department of Health] | ||
For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | ::For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | ||
Individuals who were born before 1905, or who did not have a birth certificate may have applied for a delayed birth certificate. The Bureau of Vital Records has issued delayed birth certificates since 1941. | Individuals who were born before 1905, or who did not have a birth certificate may have applied for a delayed birth certificate. The Bureau of Vital Records has issued delayed birth certificates since 1941. | ||
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'''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence. | '''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence. | ||
==== County Records of Births ==== | ==== County Records of Births ==== | ||
Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | ||
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The Family History Library has copies of most of the county birth and death records from 1898 to 1905 and more recent records for some counties. | The Family History Library has copies of most of the county birth and death records from 1898 to 1905 and more recent records for some counties. | ||
==== Midwives' Records ==== | ==== Midwives' Records ==== | ||
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For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] portal page. | For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] portal page. | ||
=== Death Records === | |||
===Death Records=== | |||
State registration of deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also. [[Image:Image example.jpg|right|500px|Utah Death Certificate Example]] | State registration of deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also. [[Image:Image example.jpg|right|500px|Utah Death Certificate Example]] | ||
==== County Records | ==== County Records ==== | ||
Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | ||
====State Records | ==== State Records ==== | ||
For information about state birth and death records, write to: | For information about state birth and death records, write to: | ||
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For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | ||
The [http://www.archives.state.ut.us/main/ Utah State Archives] now has digital copies of death records online for the years 1905 thru 1958. You can search the index and access the digital images at:<span /> | |||
<span />'''[http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html Utah State Archives and Records Service]'''. <br>The death certificates are also on microfilm and cover the years from 1904 to 1960. You may call, write, visit, or e-mail the archives for information. The address is listed in the "'''[[Utah Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]"''' page. Their Internet site provides more details | |||
=== Guide to Vital Records === | === Guide to Vital Records === | ||