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Statewide registration of births began in 1842 in Hawaii, but most records begin in 1896, with general compliance by 1929.  
Statewide registration of births began in 1842 in Hawaii, but most records begin in 1896, with general compliance by 1929.  
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:*[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|<span style="font-size:120%">'''Birth date unknown'''</span>]]
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:[[Hawaii Church Records|Church Records]]
:[[Hawaii Vital Records#Death_Records|Death Records]]  
:[[Hawaii Vital Records#Death_Records|Death Records]]  
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:[[Hawaii Church Records|Church Records]]
:[[Hawaii Census|Census]]  
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== '''Births after 1842'''  ==
== '''Births before 1842'''  ==


Statewide registration of births began in 1842 in Hawaii, but most records begin in 1896, with general compliance by 1929. Delayed birth records also exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
In 1853, Virginia passed a law requiring counties to record births, although not all counties complied or continued to record them on a consistent basis. Birth registers during the Civil War period (1861-1865) are incomplete. From 1896-1911, births were not recorded. Delayed birth registrations for the years 1896-1912 exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]].  


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.


For births that exist during the time period, try the following database:
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|[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61768/ Hawaii, Births, Marriages, and Death Cards, 1850-1950]
| {{RecordSearch|1708660|Virginia Births, 1853-1917}}
| Ancestry - - index & images ($)
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; most counties go to 1896
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| {{RecordSearch|1674805|Hawaii Births, 1852-1933}}
| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; index only; incomplete
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|{{RecordSearch|2390841|Hawaii, Births and Baptisms, 1843-1909}}
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/oldsearch/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=49&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Virginia Births, 1853-1896]
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| width="65%" | Ancestry Library edition - '''free''' '''at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries'''; [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor online in the index?'''  
| align="left" colspan="3" | Use Your Ancestry subscription:
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]  
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/oldsearch/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=49&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Virginia Births, 1853-1896]
| Ancestry subscription version - '''$,''' to sign up for a subscription; [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property Obtain a subscription to Ancestry]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No birth record for your ancestor?'''  
| [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|Other records with birth information]]  
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====


'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth'''
With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1853-1896 on microfilm available through the [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/BMDregisters/index.htm Library of Virginia] and the {{FHL|777933|item|disp=Family History Library}}.<br>


With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/ Hawaii Department of Health] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/hawaii/hawaii-vital-records VitalChek]. <br> <br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:
Delayed birth records for the years 1869-1912 are available for a fee at the [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_Records/documents/appform.pdf Virginia Division of Vital Records] (PDF file).  


:*The person on the certificate
<br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.'''''  
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
<center>[[How to Find Virginia Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate
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:*The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate
:*The aunt, uncle, or cousin of the person on the certificate
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.


<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''
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'''Pre-1860 Births''' <br> Local government authorities and clergymen recorded some pre-1860 birth records. You will find these at the [http://ags.hawaii.gov/archives/about-us/genealogy-research-guide/vital-statistics/ Hawaii State Archives], the [http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/ Department of Health], and the [https://www.dar.org/national-society/historic-sites-and-properties/makiki-heights Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Honolulu].
== '''Births after 1842''' ==


'''Birth Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some birth records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date when the birth took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available. 
Statewide registration of births began in 1842 in Hawaii.


::*Search [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results#count=20&query=%2Bplace%3AHawaii Hawaii] in the place search box.
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records that fit your time frame.
::*Some microfilms may be available to view at a local Family Search Center.


'''Delayed Birth Records on Microfilm''' <br> Delayed birth records are also available on microfilm through the FamilySearch Library {{FSC|117211|item|disp=1859-1903}} and {{FSC|641908|item|disp=1904-1925}}.
With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_Records/documents/appform.pdf Virginia Division of Vital Records] (PDF file) or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/virginia VitalChek].<br>  


<br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:  
<br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:  
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:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate  
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate  
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate  
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate  
:*The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate  
:*The child of the person on the certificate  
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate  
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate  
:*The aunt, uncle, or cousin of the person on the certificate
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate  
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate  
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate  
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate  
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.


'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br>  
'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br>  
<center>[[How to Find Hawaii Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Hawaii Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
=== Related Wiki Articles  ===


:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[User:BatsonDL/Sandbox 5|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


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How to Find United States Birth Records Gotoarrow.png Hawaii Births

Statewide registration of births began in 1842 in Hawaii, but most records begin in 1896, with general compliance by 1929.

Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:

Learn more about U.S. Birth Records

Births before 1842[edit | edit source]

Before 1842, no births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.

  Records that give birth information:
Death Records
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Church Records
Census
Military Records
Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births before 1842[edit | edit source]

In 1853, Virginia passed a law requiring counties to record births, although not all counties complied or continued to record them on a consistent basis. Birth registers during the Civil War period (1861-1865) are incomplete. From 1896-1911, births were not recorded. Delayed birth registrations for the years 1896-1912 exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in other records.

For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.

Includes Index Only
Try 1st:
Virginia Births, 1853-1917 FamilySearch - Free; most counties go to 1896
Try 2nd:
At FamilySearch Centers/Libraries:

Virginia Births, 1853-1896 Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center
Use Your Ancestry subscription:

Virginia Births, 1853-1896 Ancestry subscription version - $, to sign up for a subscription; Obtain a subscription to Ancestry
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information

Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]

With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1853-1896 on microfilm available through the Library of Virginia and the Family History Library.

Delayed birth records for the years 1869-1912 are available for a fee at the Virginia Division of Vital Records (PDF file).


There are no restrictions on these records.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births after 1842[edit | edit source]

Statewide registration of births began in 1842 in Hawaii.

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the Virginia Division of Vital Records (PDF file) or VitalChek.


Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:

  • The person on the certificate
  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
  • The spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.

If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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