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==Resources==
Civil Registration refers to records of births, marriages, and deaths maintained by civil authorities. One of the main reasons for the introduction of Hungarian civil registration in 1895 was the conflict in the late 1800s over the baptism of children of mixed marriages. In 1921 registration by civil authorities was enacted into law throughout the new Czechoslovak Republic.
===Online Resources===


*'''1592-1935''': {{RecordSearch|1554443|Slovakia Church and Synagogue Books}} at FamilySearch — [[Slovakia Church and Synagogue Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30139/slovakia-church-synagogue-books-1592-1910?s=218489221 MyHeritage]'' ($)
'''Contents:'''  
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($)


===Offices to Contact===
*'''Births''' – name of child, date of entry, place and date of birth; names, ages and residence of parents; until 1948, also the religion of parents, names of witnesses.
*'''Marriages''' – date and place of marriage; names, occupations, dates and places of birth and residences of groom and bride; names and residences of parents and witnesses; until 1948, also the religion.
*'''Deaths''' – name, occupation, residence and age of the deceased; dates of death and entry; names of surviving spouse and parents; place and cause of death; until 1948, also the religion.


'''Location:''' Municipal and sub-district vital records offices [''matričné úrady''].  
'''Location:''' Municipal and subdistrict vital records offices [''matričné úrady''].  


'''Accessibility:''' Some information can be obtained by correspondence or by visiting the vital records offices in person.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Slovakia,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 1991-1999.</ref>
'''Research use:''' These records are a prime source for information about the vital events in an individual's life. The information in them can be used to compile pedigrees and family groups and to perform temple ordinances. They identify children, spouses, parents, as well as dates and places of vital events. They establish individual identity and are excellent sources for linking generations.  


*[https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sk&u=https://www.slov-lex.sk/static/prilohy/SK/ZZ/2001/529/20030115_2694874-2.pdf&prev=search MATRIČNÝ ÚRAD - Slov-Lex] Directory of municipality civil registrars (here listed as matrimonial offices, but they handle births and deaths also.  Use your computer's "Find" function to navigate the list.
'''Accessibility:''' Some information can be obtained by correspondence or by visiting the vital records offices in person.  
The list shows which municipal office covers smaller villages.
*Send requests to:
::Matričné Úrad
::[https://worldpostalcode.com/slovakia/ ('''Zipcode''')] (Town)
::Slovakia
*A form for requesting records, information on payment, and other details can be found in the [[Slovakia Letter Writing Guide|'''Slovakia Letter Writing Guide.''']] Use the address above, not the archive address shown on the form.
*You can arrange an international bank order  or electronic transfer through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union''']  or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.] Do not send money until the office notifies you of their fees and preferred payment method.


Civil Registration = ''Státné Matriky''
For more information and images of civil registration records see [[Hungary Civil registration]] page.  
 
==Background==
 
Slovakia was part of the Hungarian Kingdom until 1918. Record-keeping for Civil Registration was uniform throughout the kingdom. For images and more information about civil registration in the Hungarian Kingdom, see [[Hungary Civil registration]] page. One of the main reasons for the introduction of Hungarian civil registration in 1895 was the conflict in the late 1800s over the baptism of children of mixed marriages. In 1921 registration by civil authorities was enacted into law throughout the new Czechoslovak Republic.
 
==Coverage and Compliance==
 
==Information Recorded in the Records==
 
===Birth Records===
 
*Name of child
*Date of entry
*Place and date of birth
*Names, ages and residence of parents
*Until 1948, also the religion of parents
*Names of witnesses
 
===Marriage Records===
 
*Date and place of marriage
*Names of groom and bride
*Occupations of groom and bride
*Dates and places of birth of groom and bride
*Residences of groom and bride
*Names and residences of parents and witnesses
*Until 1948, also the religion
 
===Deaths Records===
 
*Name of the deceased
*Occupation of the deceased
*Residence of the deceased
*Age of the deceased
*Dates of death and entry
*Names of surviving spouse
*Names of parents
*Place and cause of death
*Until 1948, also the religion
 
== References ==
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[[Category:Slovakia Civil Registration]]

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Civil Registration refers to records of births, marriages, and deaths maintained by civil authorities. One of the main reasons for the introduction of Hungarian civil registration in 1895 was the conflict in the late 1800s over the baptism of children of mixed marriages. In 1921 registration by civil authorities was enacted into law throughout the new Czechoslovak Republic.

Contents:

  • Births – name of child, date of entry, place and date of birth; names, ages and residence of parents; until 1948, also the religion of parents, names of witnesses.
  • Marriages – date and place of marriage; names, occupations, dates and places of birth and residences of groom and bride; names and residences of parents and witnesses; until 1948, also the religion.
  • Deaths – name, occupation, residence and age of the deceased; dates of death and entry; names of surviving spouse and parents; place and cause of death; until 1948, also the religion.

Location: Municipal and subdistrict vital records offices [matričné úrady].

Research use: These records are a prime source for information about the vital events in an individual's life. The information in them can be used to compile pedigrees and family groups and to perform temple ordinances. They identify children, spouses, parents, as well as dates and places of vital events. They establish individual identity and are excellent sources for linking generations.

Accessibility: Some information can be obtained by correspondence or by visiting the vital records offices in person.

For more information and images of civil registration records see Hungary Civil registration page.