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==Resources==
==How to Find the Records==
===Online Resources===
 
===Online Collections===
 
*{{RecordSearch|2761211|Micronesia, Civil Registration, 1883-1983}}, index, incomplete.


*'''1883-1983'''  {{RecordSearch|2761211|Micronesia, Civil Registration, 1883-1983}} at FamilySearch — [[Micronesia, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index incomplete<br>
*[https://linkpendium.com/marshalli-hi-genealogy/ Linkpendium] Marshall Islands, Hawaii and the Pacific: Family History and genealogy, census, birth, marriage, death vital records and more<br>
===Offices to Contact===
===Offices to Contact===
[http://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1988/1988-0010/BirthsDeathsandMarriagesRegistrationAct1988_1.pdf Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1988]


For Vital Records starting 12 November 1952 in the Marshall Islands (RMI) write here:  
For Vital Records starting 12 November 1952 in the Marshall Islands (RMI) write here:  
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:Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm<br>  
:Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm<br>  
:[http://alelemuseum.tripod.com/Archives.html Archives website]<br><br>
:[http://alelemuseum.tripod.com/Archives.html Archives website]<br><br>
Another possiblity is:


:'''Embassy of the Marshall Islands'''  
:'''Embassy of the Marshall Islands'''  
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*[[National Archives Pacific Region (San Francisco)]] holding records of California (north &amp; central), Nevada (except Clark County), Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Marshall, Caroline, and Northern Mariana Islands, overseas Pacific naval bases, Asian-Pacific immigration, American Indians.
*[[National Archives Pacific Region (San Francisco)]] holding records of California (north &amp; central), Nevada (except Clark County), Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Marshall, Caroline, and Northern Mariana Islands, overseas Pacific naval bases, Asian-Pacific immigration, American Indians.


==Background==
==Historical Background==


The Marshall Islands were under nominal control of Spain until 1885, when they were sold to Germany. In the beginning of WWI, Japan took control. In 1944, the United States gained control of the islands. In 1979, the islands became independent.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Islands Marshall Islands], (accessed 18 February 2022).</ref>
<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Islands Marshall Islands], (accessed 18 February 2022).</ref>


Births, Deaths and Marriage Registration (Amendment) Act 2016 changed the age of marriage for girls from 16 to 18. Men must be at least 18 years old.<ref>RefWorld, [https://www.refworld.org/docid/605a183f4.html Marshall Islands, Births, Deaths and Marriage Registration (Amendment) Act 2016], (accessed 18 February 2022),</ref>
==Coverage and Compliance==


==Coverage and Compliance==


==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
===Birth Records===
*Name
*Gender
*Registration date
*Place of birth
*Birth date
*Father's name and birthplace
*Mother's name and birthplace
*Name and address of informant
===Marriage Records===
===Death Records===
*Name of deceased
*Gender
*Age
*Date of registration
*Place
*Date of death
*Date of birth
*Name of father
*Name of mother
*Name of spouse, if applicable


==Strategy==


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 13:09, 18 February 2022

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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]

Online Collections[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

For Vital Records starting 12 November 1952 in the Marshall Islands (RMI) write here:

Registrar’s Office
PO Box 546
Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960

The National Archives (see below) also has birth and death certificates in its collection.

Alele Museum of the Marshall Islands
Library and National Archives
PO Box 629
Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960
Telepone 011-692-625-3660
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Archives website

Another possiblity is:

Embassy of the Marshall Islands
2433 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Telephone 202-234-5414

  • National Archives Pacific Region (San Francisco) holding records of California (north & central), Nevada (except Clark County), Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Marshall, Caroline, and Northern Mariana Islands, overseas Pacific naval bases, Asian-Pacific immigration, American Indians.

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

[1]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Marshall Islands, (accessed 18 February 2022).
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