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==How to Find the Records==
==Resources==
 
===Online Resources===
===Online Collections===


*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british%20armed%20forces%20and%20overseas%20births%20and%20baptisms&country=brunei&sid=999 British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Brunei] at Findmypast; index & images ($)
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Marriage notices are also filed at the District where the marriage applicants usually reside.<ref>[http://judiciary.gov.bn/SJD%20Site%20Pages/Services%20(Registry%20of%20Marriages).aspx Registry of civil marriages Brunei Darussalam], (accessed 4 November 2020).</ref> Brunei is divided into four districts: Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong and Temburong.  <br>
Marriage notices are also filed at the District where the marriage applicants usually reside.<ref>[http://judiciary.gov.bn/SJD%20Site%20Pages/Services%20(Registry%20of%20Marriages).aspx Registry of civil marriages Brunei Darussalam], (accessed 4 November 2020).</ref> Brunei is divided into four districts: Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong and Temburong.  <br>


==Historical Background==
==Background==


The Bruneian Empire probably had control over most of the island of Borneo, including the area of Brunei. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate. On 1 January 1984, Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom.<ref>Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei Brunei], accessed 20 October 2020.</ref>
The Bruneian Empire probably had control over most of the island of Borneo, including the area of Brunei. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate. On 1 January 1984, Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom.<ref>Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei Brunei], accessed 20 October 2020.</ref>

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Resources[edit | edit source]

Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Birth and Death Records

Ministry of Health
Commonwealth Drive
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei Darussalam, BB3910

Telephone: +673-2381640
Email: corp.comms@moh.gov.bn

Marriage Records

Registry of Civil Marriages
High Court - Supreme Court Building
Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha
Bandar Seri Begawan, BA1910
Negara Brunei Darussalam

Telephone: (673) 2243939 to 46
Fax: (673) 2241984
Email: courts@judicial.gov.bn

Attorney General's Chambers
The Law Building
Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha
Bandar Seri Begawan, BA1910
Brunei Darussalam

Telephone : +673 2244872
Fax : +673 2227954

Marriage notices are also filed at the District where the marriage applicants usually reside.[1] Brunei is divided into four districts: Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong and Temburong.

Background[edit | edit source]

The Bruneian Empire probably had control over most of the island of Borneo, including the area of Brunei. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate. On 1 January 1984, Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom.[2]

The Registrar General and every Registrar makes indices of the marriage registers kept by them. Any person for a fee can apply for a search to be made of the indices and the marriage registers and have a certified copy made of the marriage entry. [3]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Birth and death records started in 1926 for British subjects and from 1948 for others.[4]

"The legal minimum age of marriage for both boys and girls is 14 years with parental and participant consent, unless otherwise stipulated by religion or custom under the law."[5]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Records[edit | edit source]

  • Name of child
  • Sex
  • Birth dates
  • Birth place
  • Maiden surname of mother
  • Source of information

Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • Names of bride and groom
  • Marriage year
  • Marriage place
  • Source of information

Death Records[edit | edit source]

  • Name of deceased
  • Death year
  • Death place
  • Age
  • Source of information

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Registry of civil marriages Brunei Darussalam, (accessed 4 November 2020).
  2. Wikipedia, Brunei, accessed 20 October 2020.
  3. Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Knowledge Center, Laws of Brunei- Registration of Marriages Act, (accessed 4 November 2020).
  4. Thomas Jay Kemp, “International Vital Records Handbook, 7th Edition,” Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. Baltimore : c2017, p. 469.
  5. Girls not Brides, c2002-2020.