Palau Civil Registration

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Civil Registration

How to Find the Records

Offices to Contact

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:

• United States National Archives
• University of Hawaii, Manoa, Pacific Collection
• National Archives of the Federated States of Micronesia at Palikir,Pohnpei

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.