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==Resources==
===Online Resources===
 
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External  UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969], index Ancestry.com ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=uganda British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Uganda], index & images, Findmypast ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index & images, Findmypast ($)
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=uganda British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Uganda ], index & images, Findmypast ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index & images, Findmypast ($)
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images, Findmypast ($)


==How to Find the Records==
===Offices to Contact===
===Offices to Contact===
 
==Historical Background==
'''Births and Deaths:'''<br>
[https://www.nira.go.ug/home National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)]<br>
National Independence Grounds, Kololo Airstrip<br>
P.O.Box 26529<br>
Kampala-Uganda<br>
 
For Inquiries on Birth, Death and Adoption Order Registration: +256 312119601<br>
(Toll Free) 0800 211700<br>
(Reception) +256 312119600<br>
Email: [https://www.nira.go.ug/contact-us Contact Us]<br>
 
[https://ursb.go.ug/civil-registration '''Marriages''']: <br>
[https://ursb.go.ug/ Uganda Registration Service Bureau]<br>
Plot 5 George Street<br>
Georgian House<br>
P.O. Box 6848 <br>
Kampala Uganda<br>
 
Toll Free: 0800 100 006<br>
Call Center: +256 417 338 100<br>
Telephone: +256 414 233 219 / 0417338000<br>
WhatsApp: 0712 448 448<br>
Fax: +256 414 250 712<br>
Email: [mailto:ursb@ursb.go.ug ursb@ursb.go.ug]
 
==Background==
 
From 1894 to 1962, Uganda was a part of the British Empire.<ref>Wiki contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda#Uganda Uganda], (accessed 13 December 2021). </ref>
 
==Coverage and Compliance==
==Coverage and Compliance==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
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*National ID number or alien ID number for citizens
*National ID number or alien ID number for citizens
*Signature of informant
*Signature of informant
*Date of notification<ref name="Unicef Uganda">UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women, [https://data.unicef.org/crvs/Uganda/ UNICEF Data for Uganda], accessed 29 November 2021. "Data sources: Information on civil registration systems was compiled over a period from December 2016 to November 2017 using the existing relevant legal frameworks and in consultation with CRVS experts, officials within the relevant national institutions, and UNICEF country offices. All reasonable precautions have been taken by UNICEF to verify this country profile; updates will be made to reflect changes in policy and implementation and/or new information."</ref>
*Date of notification
 
===Marriage Records===
 
*Date of birth or age of bride
*Place of usual residence of bride
*Date of birth or age of groom
*Place of usual residence of groom
*Occupation of bride and groom
*Date of marriage
*Date of registration
*Place of marriage
*Place of registration<ref name="Unicef Uganda" />
 
===Death Records===
 
*Name of deceased
*Gender
*Date of birth or age
*Place of usual residence
*Date of death
*Date of registration
*Place of occurrence
*Cause of death
*Certifier
*Type of place of death (hospital, home, etc.)<ref name="Unicef Uganda" />


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:48, 29 November 2021

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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Records[edit | edit source]

Concerning the child:

  • Name
  • Gender
  • Date
  • Disability (if any)
  • Weight at birth
  • Place and district of birth

Concerning the mother:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Marital status
  • Place of usual residence
  • Nationality
  • National ID number or alien ID number
  • Level of education
  • Profession or occupation
  • Number of children born in her lifetime

Concerning the father:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Marital status
  • Place of usual residence
  • Nationality
  • National ID number or alien ID number
  • Level of education
  • Profession or occupation

Concerning the declarant of the birth:

  • Name
  • Capacity
  • Nationality
  • National ID number or alien ID number for citizens
  • Signature of informant
  • Date of notification

References[edit | edit source]