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==Resources==
=== Introduction  ===


===Online Resources===
=== General Historical Background  ===
*[http://servicioselectorales.tse.go.cr/chc/ Civil Consultations and Requests for Certifications] at Tribunal Supremo de Eleccions Republica de Costa Rica (Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica) - index, includes births, marriages, and deaths
 
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=== Information Recorded in Civil Registers  ===
'''Births (nacimientos)'''<br>
 
*'''1823-1975:''' {{RecordSearch|1925429|Costa Rica, Civil Registration, 1823-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
=== Births (nacimientos) ===
*'''2011-2015:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10345/costa-rica-birth-index-2011-2015?s=275764761 Costa Rica, Birth Index, 2011-2015] at MyHeritage ($), index


'''Marriages (matrimonios, casamientos)'''<br>
*[[Costa Rica Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Costa Rica Civil Registration 1860-1975 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*'''1750-1920:''' {{RecordSearch|1520628|Costa Rica Marriages, 1750-1920}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1823-1975:''' {{RecordSearch|1925429|Costa Rica, Civil Registration, 1823-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


'''Deaths (defunciones)'''<br>
=== Marriages (matrimonios, casamientos) ===
*'''1787-1900:''' {{RecordSearch|1520629|Costa Rica Deaths, 1787-1900}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1823-1975:''' {{RecordSearch|1925429|Costa Rica, Civil Registration, 1823-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


===Offices to Contact===
*[[Costa Rica Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Costa Rica Marriages 1785-1910 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Costa Rica Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Costa Rica Civil Registration 1860-1975 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


'''Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones de Costa Rica (Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica)'''<br>
=== Divorce Records  ===
Civil Registry Archive<br>
Laura Quesada Ramirez, Head<br>
Telephone: +506-2287-5652<br>
[https://servicioselectorales.tse.go.cr/chc/menu.htm Website]
Email: [mailto:lquesadar@tse.go.cr lquesadar@tse.go.cr]<br>


==Background==
=== Deaths (defunciones)  ===


Civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths began in 1888.<ref name="rys">Ryskamp, George. ''Finding Your Hispanic Roots.'' Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997.</ref>
*[[Costa Rica Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Costa Rica Civil Registration 1860-1975 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Costa Rica Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Costa Rica Deaths 1787-1900 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


==Coverage and Compliance==
=== Locating Civil Registration Records  ===


==Information Recorded in the Records==
=== Search Strategies  ===


==Strategy==
To effectively use civil records, follow these steps:  
To effectively use civil records, follow these steps:  


#Search for the relative or ancestor you have selected. When you find the person’s birth record, search for the births of his or her brothers and sisters.
#Search for the relative or ancestor you have selected. When you find the person’s birth record, search for the births of his or her brothers and sisters.  
#Search for the marriage of his or her parents. The marriage record will often give you information that leads to the parents’ birth record.
#Search for the marriage of his or her parents. The marriage record will often give you information that leads to the parents’ birth record.  
#Estimate the parents’ age and search for their birth records.
#Estimate the parents’ age and search for their birth records.  
#Repeat the process for both the father and mother.
#Repeat the process for both the father and mother.  
#If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring municipios.
#If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring municipios.  
#Search the death records for all family members.<br>
#Search the death records for all family members.<br>


'''Costa Rica Index of Births, Marriages and Deaths from the late 1800s to 2000s.'''<br>  
<br>
*[http://servicioselectorales.tse.go.cr/chc/ Civil Consultations and Requests for Certifications] at Tribunal Supremo de Eleccions Republica de Costa Rica
''To search the website, follow these steps:''<br>
#Click on the option '''Consulta por nombre y apellidos'''.
#Enter the first name in the '''Nombre''' field.
#Enter the paternal surname in the '''1er Apellido''' field.
#If known, enter the maternal surname in the '''2do Apellido''' field.
#You can limit the date range searched by entering dates in the fields '''Desde''' (from) and '''hasta''' (until)
#Click on '''Consultar'''.
#If there are any matching results, you should now see a list. In the small check box to the left of the name, check all the entries you would like to view then click on '''Realizar Consulta'''.
#You will now see your first result. To view subsequent results click on the word '''Siguiente''' located below the words '''DETALLE DEL NACIMIENTO PARA ESTA PERSONA'''
 
On the detailed results page for each person you can do the following:
 
*By clicking on '''Hijos Registrados''' you can see if there are children registered to the principal person in the record you are viewing.
*By clicking on Matrimonios Registrados you can see if there are any marriages registered to the principal person in the record you are viewing. Some marriages recorded before 1960 are not available for viewing online. The search for marital status is only valid for persons born after 1950.
*By clicking on Lugar de Votación you can see the voting place of the principal person in the record you are viewing.
 
====Other searches====
Consulta de matrimonios  and Consulta de defunciones do not provide complete details of the event. You will have to follow the instructions indicated in order to receive a copy of the certificate. These are in Spanish.


==References==
=== '''Websites'''<br>  ===
{{reflist}}


[[es:Registro Civil de Costa Rica]]
#Costa Rica Index of Marriages and Deaths from the late 1800s to 1900s. [http://www.tse.go.cr/consulta_persona/menu.htm www.tse.go.cr/consulta_persona/menu.htm]<br><br>


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Revision as of 19:44, 18 October 2015

Costa Rica Gotoarrow.png Civil Registration

Introduction[edit | edit source]

General Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Information Recorded in Civil Registers[edit | edit source]

Births (nacimientos)[edit | edit source]

Marriages (matrimonios, casamientos)[edit | edit source]

Divorce Records[edit | edit source]

Deaths (defunciones)[edit | edit source]

Locating Civil Registration Records[edit | edit source]

Search Strategies[edit | edit source]

To effectively use civil records, follow these steps:

  1. Search for the relative or ancestor you have selected. When you find the person’s birth record, search for the births of his or her brothers and sisters.
  2. Search for the marriage of his or her parents. The marriage record will often give you information that leads to the parents’ birth record.
  3. Estimate the parents’ age and search for their birth records.
  4. Repeat the process for both the father and mother.
  5. If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring municipios.
  6. Search the death records for all family members.


Websites
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  1. Costa Rica Index of Marriages and Deaths from the late 1800s to 1900s. www.tse.go.cr/consulta_persona/menu.htm

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