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== Accessing New Zealand Civil Registration == | |||
===Online Resources=== | |||
*'''1800-1966''' {{RecordSearch|2697870|New Zealand, Civil Records Indexes, 1800-1966}} at FamilySearch — index | |||
*'''1840-1901''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10970/new-zealand-birth-index-1840-1901?s=275764761 New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1901] at MyHeritage - index ($) | |||
*'''1840-1902''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62563 New Zealand, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1840-1902] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1840-1950''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8949 New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950] at Ancestry | |||
*'''1840-1901''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10971/new-zealand-marriage-index-1840-1901?s=275764761 New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1901] at MyHeritage - index ($); ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62565 Ancestry] ($)'' | |||
*'''1840-1937''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8950 New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1937] at Ancestry | |||
*'''1840-1972''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62564 New Zealand, Civil Registration Death Index, 1840-1972] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1840-2021''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10972/new-zealand-death-index-1840-2021?s=275764761 New Zealand, Death Index, 1840-2021] at MyHeritage - index ($) | |||
*'''1848-1966''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8952 New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966] at Ancestry | |||
*'''1901-1942''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62568 New Zealand, Civil Registration Stillbirth Index, 1901-1942] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''Births, Deaths, and Marriages Online''' [https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search/ Search and Order Historical Records] | |||
*'''Births, Deaths and Marriages - Whānautanga, Matenga, Mārenatanga [https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/ New Zealand Government] | |||
*'''Births, Deaths, Marriages - [https://ash.howison.co.nz/ NZ Ancestor Search Helper] | |||
=== Ordering Originals === | |||
The official indexes can be found on [https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search BMD Historical Records], run by the Department of Internal Affairs. | |||
When searching in the indexes, you can determine the registration district of an event by its corresponding code number. A helpful guide for determining a registration district via code numbers is: | |||
*Neill, Mary et. al. ''District Keys to the New Zealand Registration Indexes'' (FamilySearch Library{{FSC|378021|title-id|disp= book 993.1 V2n Index v. 1-3}}.) | |||
An event may be found under a date later than expected because it was registered later, was a child re-registered following the marriage of it's parents or the registrar had forwarded the record to the central authorities late.<br> | |||
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The originals can only be ordered from the [https://www.govt.nz/organisations/births-deaths-and-marriages/?OpenView '''Department of Internal Affairs: Births, Marriages, and Deaths'''], on the same site where indexes can be searched. Any other site that offers this service will mark up the price. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In 1848, when the European population of New Zealand was becoming substantial, civil registration was begun. As a British colony, the format and system was broadly similar to the system of civil registration that had been established in England in 1837. At first it was voluntary and no marriages were recorded. In 1854 marriages were included and it became compulsory for Europeans in 1856. Changes in 1875 and 1880 increased the detail recorded in the registers, making them very rich sources for genealogists. Specific Maori registration was introduced in 1911 for marriages and 1913 for births and deaths, but suffered from non-universal coverage. | In 1848, when the European population of New Zealand was becoming substantial, civil registration was begun. As a British colony, the format and system was broadly similar to the system of civil registration that had been established in England in 1837. At first it was voluntary and no marriages were recorded. In 1854 marriages were included and it became compulsory for Europeans in 1856. Changes in 1875 and 1880 increased the detail recorded in the registers, making them very rich sources for genealogists. Specific Maori registration was introduced in 1911 for marriages and 1913 for births and deaths, but suffered from non-universal coverage. | ||
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New Zealand, like Britain has a system where Indexes were created each quarter or year listing names only. These are easily accessible for free, but the original certificates must be ordered for a fee. | New Zealand, like Britain has a system where Indexes were created each quarter or year listing names only. These are easily accessible for free, but the original certificates must be ordered for a fee. | ||
For birth, marriage and death records prior to 1848, see [[New Zealand Church Records]]. | For birth, marriage and death records prior to 1848, see [[New Zealand Church Records]]. | ||
== Information Recorded in Civil Registers | == Information Recorded in Civil Registers == | ||
=== | === Births === | ||
Birth records generally give: | Birth records generally give: | ||
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*Late registrations of births were kept by the Registrar General for registrations occuring at least two years after the birth. The name appears in the index for the year the birth was registered. | *Late registrations of births were kept by the Registrar General for registrations occuring at least two years after the birth. The name appears in the index for the year the birth was registered. | ||
*In 1894, an act of Parliament allowed for the re-registration of the birth of any child born out of wedlock in cases when the parents married after the child’s birth. | *In 1894, an act of Parliament allowed for the re-registration of the birth of any child born out of wedlock in cases when the parents married after the child’s birth. | ||
*In September 1986, it became law, that if you were adopted, you could send for your original birth certificate. | *In September 1986, it became law, that if you were adopted, you could send for your original birth certificate. Please see the link further down the page, to order your original Birth Certificate. | ||
=== | === Marriages === | ||
Marriage registers give: | Marriage registers give: | ||
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NEW ZEALAND - CIVIL REGISTRATION | NEW ZEALAND - CIVIL REGISTRATION | ||
=== | === Deaths === | ||
Civil registrations of deaths generally give: | Civil registrations of deaths generally give: | ||
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In 1913, stillbirth registration began. The laws of New Zealand provided that when a child died within a few days of birth, it was recorded as a stillbirth. If the still birth was unregistered as a birth, it was to be registered as a death. Always be sure to search for it in the registrations of death. | In 1913, stillbirth registration began. The laws of New Zealand provided that when a child died within a few days of birth, it was recorded as a stillbirth. If the still birth was unregistered as a birth, it was to be registered as a death. Always be sure to search for it in the registrations of death. | ||
=== | === Divorce Records === | ||
Civil officials began keeping divorce records in 1867. The | Civil officials began keeping divorce records in 1867. The FamilySearch Library does not have New Zealand divorce records in their collection. You can obtain information from divorce records by contacting the Registrar General Office. The address is given later in this section. Archives New Zealand also holds divorce records. See [[New Zealand Archives and Libraries]]. | ||
== | ==Online Classes== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/new-zealand-births-deaths-and-marriages-online New Zealand Births, Deaths, and Marriages Online] - online video | |||
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