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===Civil Registration===


==Resources==
===Offices to Contact===
[http://www.palausupremecourt.net/ Supreme Court] <br>
[http://www.palausupremecourt.net/ Supreme Court] <br>
Trial Clerk of Courts<br>
Trial Clerk of Courts<br>
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The Supreme Court in Koror is located on the main road, across from Palau High School.<br>
The Supreme Court in Koror is located on the main road, across from Palau High School.


Birth and death records from the Trust Territory Archives (1800-1986) are on microfilm at:
Birth and death records from the Trust Territory Archives (1800-1986) are on microfilm at the United States National Archives, the University of Hawaii, Manoa, Pacific Collection and the National Archives of the FSM at Palikir,Pohnpei.
*United States National Archives
*University of Hawaii, Manoa, Pacific Collection
*National Archives of the Federated States of Micronesia at Palikir,Pohnpei


==How to Find the Records==


===Offices to Contact===


==Background==
==Historical Background==


In 1574, Palau became part of the Spanish East Indies. In 1899, the islands became part of German New Guinea. After World War I, the Palau islands were made a part of the Japanese South Seas Mandate. In 1947, Palau was made a part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1994, Palau became independent under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau Palau], (accessed 3 January 2021).</ref>
In 1574, Palau became part of the Spanish East Indies. In 1899, the islands became part of German New Guinea. After World War I, the Palau islands were made a part of the Japanese South Seas Mandate. In 1947, Palau was made a part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1994, Palau became independent under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau Palau], (accessed 3 January 2021).</ref>
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Civil Registration[edit | edit source]

Supreme Court
Trial Clerk of Courts
Telehone: (680) 488-2607(Koror)

(680) 488-3331(Koror)
(680) 488-4979(Koror)
(680) 767-2607(Ngerulmud)

Fax: (680) 488-2708(Koror)

(680) 767-2606(Ngerulmud)

The Supreme Court in Koror is located on the main road, across from Palau High School.

Birth and death records from the Trust Territory Archives (1800-1986) are on microfilm at the United States National Archives, the University of Hawaii, Manoa, Pacific Collection and the National Archives of the FSM at Palikir,Pohnpei.

How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

In 1574, Palau became part of the Spanish East Indies. In 1899, the islands became part of German New Guinea. After World War I, the Palau islands were made a part of the Japanese South Seas Mandate. In 1947, Palau was made a part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1994, Palau became independent under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.[1]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Wikipedia contributors, Palau, (accessed 3 January 2021).