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+{{CountrySidebar
+|Country=Isle of Man
+|Name=Isle of Man
+|Type=Topic
+|Topic Type=Records
+|Records=Civil Registration
+|Rating=Standardized
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-Civil registration is the government record of births, marriages, and deaths. These records are an excellent source of names, dates, relationships, and places of births, marriages, and deaths. Since they are indexed and cover most of the population, these records are important resources for genealogical research.
+==Resources==
+===Online Resources===
+*'''1821-1911''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30206/isle-of-man-births-baptisms-1821-1911 Isle of Man, Births and Baptisms, 1821-1911] at MyHeritage - index ($)
+*'''1607-1910''' {{RecordSearch|1708663|Isle of Man Births and Baptisms, 1607-1910}} at FamilySearch — [[Isle of Man Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
+*'''1844-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1708590|Isle of Man Deaths and Burials, 1844-1918}} at FamilySearch — [[Isle of Man Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
+*'''1606-1911''' {{RecordSearch|1711668|Isle of Man Marriages, 1606–1911}} at FamilySearch — [[Isle of Man Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
+*'''1598-2009''' {{RecordSearch|1784428|Isle of Man Parish Registers, 1598-2009}} at FamilySearch — [[Isle of Man, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
-==Quick Links==
-Civil registration indexes for the Isle of Man can be found:
 *[http://www.manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD.com]
 *[http://www.iomfhs.im/library.html The Isle of Man Family History Society]
-*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1926993?region=Isle%20of%20Man FamilySearch]
 *[https://search.ancestry.com/Places/UK/Isle-of-Man/Default.aspx?category=34 Ancestry] ($)
-*[https://search.findmypast.com/historical-records?SearchedRecordsetName=isle+of+man FindMyPast] ($)
+*[https://search.findmypast.com/historical-records?SearchedRecordsetName=isle+of+man Findmypast] ($)
 *[https://www.myheritage.com/research/category-Isle-of-Man/isle-of-man-genealogy-vital-records MyHeritage] ($)
-==Historical Background==
+===Offices to Contact===
-In '''1878''', the Isle of Man government passed legislation mandating the registering of all births and deaths on the island. In '''1884''', the legislation was expanded to include marriages. Some registers date to even before 1878. In 1849, an act was passed that allowed for dissenters from the Church of England to register their births and marriages with the government. Prior to this, baptisms and marriages recorded in a dissenter church (i.e. not recorded in a Church of England parish register) were not accepted as proof of parentage or marriage in the eyes of the law. However, beginning in 1849 dissenters could register and legitimize their births and marriages with the state. The Registrar General's office, newly formed, also accepted voluntary registration of births and marriages and the retrospective registration of church records found in dissenter churches (some records dating to the early 1800s).<ref>"Index to Births: 1576-1960," ''The Isle of Man Family History Society'', http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/births/index_births.html, accessed 23 July 2018.</ref> Therefore, while most registers began in 1878, some registers can date to 1849 and even before that. More information about civil registration can be found at [http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/civil.htm Manx Note Book].<ref>Coakley, Frances, "Civil Records," ''Manx Note Book'', http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/civil.htm, accessed 23 July 2018.</ref>
+[https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/ '''Civil Registry''']<br>
+The Registries Building<br>
+Deemsters Walk<br>
+Bucks Road<br>
+Douglas<br>
+Isle of Man<br>
+IM1 3AR<br>
+Telephone: +44 1624 687039<br>
+Email: [mailto:civil@registry.gov.im civil@registry.gov.im]<br>
+[https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/contact-us/?contactid=18161 Contact page]
+'''Castletown Registration Office'''<br>
+Castletown Commissioners<br>
+Civic Centre<br>
+Farrant's Way<br>
+Castletown<br>
+Isle of Man<br>
+IM9 1NR<br>
+Telephone: +44 1624 825005<br>
+[https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/contact-us/?contactid=95695 Email page]
+'''Peel Registration Office'''<br>
+Peel Town Commissioners<br>
+Town Hall<br>
+Derby Road<br>
+Peel<br>
+Isle of Man<br>
+IM5 1RG<br>
+Telephone: +44 1624 842341<br>
+[https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/contact-us/?contactid=1905 Email page]
+'''Ramsey Registration Office'''<br>
+Ramsey Town Commissioners<br>
+Town Hall<br>
+Parliament Square<br>
+Ramsey<br>
+Isle of Man<br>
+IM8 1RT<br>
+Telephone: +44 1624 810100<br>
+[https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/contact-us/?contactid=1908 Email page]
+===Ordering Records===
+==== Online ====
+Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates can be ordered from the official government [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ website]. Records date to 1606. To apply for certified copies, go to [https://services.gov.im/births-deaths-marriages/certified-copy-certificates/ Online services]. The certificate can be ordered using either the exact date or the volume and page number and other identifying information, such as name and town. If the specific certificate is not known, then a search between a specific number of years can be ordered from the website. However, it costs more money to ask them to search for the certificate than simply ordering the exact certificate. To know which certificate to order, search online indexes on other websites, such as on [http://www.manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD.com].
+Go to the [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ Order Certificates] webpage to learn more about the cost of ordering certificates.
+==== By Mail or in Person ====
+Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates can be ordered in person or by mail.<br>
+The address to the Civil Registry is:
+Registries Building<br>
+Deemsters Walk<br>
+Bucks Road<br>
+Douglas<br>
+Isle of Man<br>
+IM1 3AR<br>
+Tel: +44 1624 687039<br>
+Email: civil@registry.gov.im<br>
+Website: [https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/enterprise/central-registry/civil-registry/ www.gov.im]
+Go to the [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ Order Certificates] webpage to learn more about the cost of ordering certificates.
+==Background==
+In '''1878''', the Isle of Man government mandated the registering of all births and deaths on the island. In '''1884''', marriages were include. Some registers date to before 1878.<br>
+In '''1849''', an act was passed allowing dissenters from the Church of England to register their births and marriages with the government. Prior to this, baptisms and marriages recorded in a dissenter church (i.e. not  Church of England) were not accepted as proof of parentage or marriage in the eyes of the law. However, beginning in 1849 dissenters could register and legitimize their births and marriages with the state.<br>
+The Registrar General's office, newly formed, also accepted voluntary registration of births and marriages and the retrospective registration of church records found in dissenter churches (some records dating to the early 1800s).<ref>"Index to Births: 1576-1960," ''The Isle of Man Family History Society'', http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/births/index_births.html, accessed 23 July 2018.</ref> Therefore, while most registers began in 1878, some registers can date to 1849 and even before that. More information about civil registration can be found at [http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/civil.htm Manx Note Book].<ref>Coakley, Frances, "Civil Records," ''Manx Note Book'', http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/famhist/genealgy/civil.htm, accessed 23 July 2018.</ref>
 Before 1878, [[Isle of Man Church Records|church records]] are the primary source for finding baptism, marriage, and burial information on the Isle of Man.
-== Understanding the Records  ==
+==Coverage and Compliance==
+Most records are indexed and cover most of the population.
+==Information Recorded in the Records==
 ==== Births  ====
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 On certificates for adults, the names of parents are never given. In considering whether to order a death certificate, remember that the information on the certificate may be limited or inaccurate because it is based on the informant’s knowledge. It can be helpful for those looking for clues about persons born or married before 1878.
-== Accessing the Records ==
+== Indexes of the Records ==
 Although the actual certificates cost money to order, there are multiple indexes available online that will help narrow down and locate the correct certificate to order. Minimal information is included in these indexes.
 ==== Births ====
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-| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/257407?availability=Family%20History%20Library Register of births, deaths, and marriages of the Isle of Man, 1821-1964]
+| {{FSC|257407|item|disp=Register of births, deaths, and marriages of the Isle of Man, 1821-1964}}
 | FamilySearch
 | 1821-1964
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 | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-births-and-baptisms-1600-2010 Isle Of Man, Births and Baptisms 1600-2010] ($)
-| FindMyPast
+| Findmypast
 | 1600-2010
 | Index
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 | align=center| '''Year Range'''
 | align=center| '''Index or Images'''
+|-
+| [https://www.manxbmd.com/cgi-bin/db.cgi?do=search_form;db=marriages Marriage Index]
+| ManxBMD.com
+| 1849-2013
+| Index
 |-
 | [http://www.iomfhs.im/resources/marriages/index_marriages.html Index to Marriages: 1576-1960]
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-| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/257407?availability=Family%20History%20Library Register of births, deaths, and marriages of the Isle of Man, 1821-1964]
+| {{FSC|257407|item|disp=Register of births, deaths, and marriages of the Isle of Man, 1821-1964}}
 | FamilySearch
 | 1821-1964
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 |-
 | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-marriages-1598-1979 Isle Of Man, Marriages 1598-1979] ($)
-| FindMyPast
+| Findmypast
 | 1598-1979
 | Index
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 | Index
 |-
-| [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/257407?availability=Family%20History%20Library Register of births, deaths, and marriages of the Isle of Man, 1821-1964]
+| {{FSC|257407|item|disp=Register of births, deaths, and marriages of the Isle of Man, 1821-1964}}
 | FamilySearch
 | 1821-1964
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 |-
 | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/isle-of-man-deaths-and-burials-1598-2011 Isle Of Man, Deaths and Burials 1598-2011] ($)
-| FindMyPast
+| Findmypast
 | 1598-2011
 | Index
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 |}
-==Ordering Records==
+== References ==
-==== Online ====
-Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates can be ordered from the official government [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ website]. Records date to 1606. To apply for certified copies, go to [https://services.gov.im/births-deaths-marriages/certified-copy-certificates/ Online services]. The certificate can be ordered using either the exact date or the volume and page number and other identifying information, such as name and town. If the specific certificate is not known, then a search between a specific number of years can be ordered from the website. However, it costs more money to ask them to search for the certificate than simply ordering the exact certificate. To know which certificate to order, search online indexes on other websites, such as on [http://www.manxbmd.com/ ManxBMD.com].
-Go to the [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ Order Certificates] webpage to learn more about the cost of ordering certificates.
-==== By Mail or in Person ====
-Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates can be ordered in person or by mail.<br>
-The address to the Civil Registry is:
-Registries Building<br>
-Deemsters Walk<br>
-Bucks Road<br>
-Douglas<br>
-Isle of Man<br>
-IM1 3AR<br>
-Tel: +44 1624 687039<br>
-Email: civil@registry.gov.im<br>
-Website: [https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/enterprise/central-registry/civil-registry/ www.gov.im]
-Go to the [https://www.gov.im/categories/births-deaths-and-marriages/order-copy-certificates/ Order Certificates] webpage to learn more about the cost of ordering certificates.
-== References ==
 [[Category:Isle of Man]]