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==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
By the 16th century, the area of Turkmenistan was controlled by Uzbek rulers. By the mid-1800s, the Russians began invading, and by 1881


==Coverage and Compliance==
==Coverage and Compliance==

Revision as of 14:17, 23 February 2024

Turkmenistan Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Turkmenistan Background
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Civil Status Registration Office (RÝNY Department)
150 Archabil Ave
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Telephone: +993 12 39 19 21

+993 12 39 19 71

E-mail: support@minjust.gov.tm

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

By the 16th century, the area of Turkmenistan was controlled by Uzbek rulers. By the mid-1800s, the Russians began invading, and by 1881

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

"Some civil records were destroyed during World War II and may not be available. Local authorities generally will issue a certificate to that effect, although the process may take months. A replacement statement of identity is also available from local authorities when the birth certificate is unavailable."[1]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Records[edit | edit source]

  • Name
  • Birthdate
  • Birthplace
  • Father's name, nationality and citizenship
  • Mother's name, nationality and citizenship
  • Place of registration
  • Date of issue[2]

Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • Names of bride and groom
  • Birthdates and places of both
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Signatures of witnesses
  • Registration date[3]

Death Records[edit | edit source]

  • Sex
  • Color
  • Marital status
  • Age
  • Nationality
  • Names of parents
  • Date of death
  • Place of death
  • Cause of death
  • Burial/cremation
  • Declarant[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Travel.State.Gov, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Turkmenistan, (accessed 12 August 2022).
  2. Inter Communica, Certified Translation Of Turkmen Birth Certificate, (accessed 10 November 2023).
  3. datempl, Turkmenistan marriage certificate, (accessed 10 November 2023)
  4. templ.cc, Turkmenistan death certificate, (accessed 10 November 2023).