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== Online Resources ==
=== Historical Records ===
*'''1768-1990''' {{RecordSearch|2209866|Sri Lanka, Civil Registration, 1768-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Sri Lanka, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images, coverage may vary


*{{RecordSearch|113629|Civil registration (births and marriages), Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, pre-1822-1867, pre-1822-1867}}
*{{RecordSearch|1136313|Civil registration (marriages), Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, 1926-1930, 1926-1930}}


== Civil Registration ==
=== Church Records ===
These records are a primary source of vital information of births, marriages, deaths, for Europeans and Sri Lankans. Registration began in 1867. Records can be found at the office of the Registrar General and regional registration offices.
=== What Can These Records Tell Me? ===
The following information may be found in these records:
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'''Birth'''
*Child's name
*Date of birth
*Place of birth
*Names of parents
*Residence
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'''Marriage'''
*Name of bride and groom
*Ages
*Birthplace
*Fathers' names
*Date of marriage
*Place of marriage
*Names and residences of witnesses
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'''Deaths'''
*Name of the deceased
*Date of death
*Place of death
*Age at time of death
*Marital status
*Name of spouse
*Cause of death
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=== Finding Sri Lanka Civil Registration ===
*{{RecordSearch|574672|Correspondence between the Dutch Reformed Church at Wolvendaal and other churches in Sri Lanka, 1708-1798}}
Sri Lanka Civil Registration 1768-1990 - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2209866 www.familysearch.org]


Ordering a Sri Lanka certificate if not found on www.familysearch.org - [https://www.rgd.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=288&lang=en Registrar General's Department].
=== Websites ===
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