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== | ==Resources== | ||
Civil | ===Online Resources=== | ||
*[http://servicioselectorales.tse.go.cr/chc/ Civil Consultations and Requests for Certifications] at Tribunal Supremo de Eleccions Republica de Costa Rica (Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica) - index, includes births, marriages, and deaths | |||
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'''Births (nacimientos)'''<br> | |||
*'''1823-1975:''' {{RecordSearch|1925429|Costa Rica, Civil Registration, 1823-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''2011-2015:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10345/costa-rica-birth-index-2011-2015?s=275764761 Costa Rica, Birth Index, 2011-2015] at MyHeritage ($), index | |||
'''Marriages (matrimonios, casamientos)'''<br> | |||
*'''1750-1920:''' {{RecordSearch|1520628|Costa Rica Marriages, 1750-1920}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
*'''1823-1975:''' {{RecordSearch|1925429|Costa Rica, Civil Registration, 1823-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
'''Deaths (defunciones)'''<br> | |||
*'''1787-1900:''' {{RecordSearch|1520629|Costa Rica Deaths, 1787-1900}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
*'''1823-1975:''' {{RecordSearch|1925429|Costa Rica, Civil Registration, 1823-1975}} at FamilySearch - [[Costa Rica Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
===Offices to Contact=== | |||
'''Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones de Costa Rica (Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica)'''<br> | |||
Civil Registry Archive<br> | |||
Laura Quesada Ramirez, Head<br> | |||
Telephone: +506-2287-5652<br> | |||
[https://servicioselectorales.tse.go.cr/chc/menu.htm Website] | |||
Email: [mailto:lquesadar@tse.go.cr lquesadar@tse.go.cr]<br> | |||
==Background== | |||
Civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths began in 1888.<ref name="rys">Ryskamp, George. ''Finding Your Hispanic Roots.'' Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997.</ref> | |||
==Coverage and Compliance== | |||
== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
==Strategy== | |||
To effectively use civil records, follow these steps: | To effectively use civil records, follow these steps: | ||
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#Search the death records for all family members.<br> | #Search the death records for all family members.<br> | ||
'''Costa Rica Index of Births, Marriages and Deaths from the late 1800s to 2000s.'''<br> | |||
*[http://servicioselectorales.tse.go.cr/chc/ Civil Consultations and Requests for Certifications] at Tribunal Supremo de Eleccions Republica de Costa Rica | |||
''To search the website, follow these steps:''<br> | |||
#Click on the option '''Consulta por nombre y apellidos'''. | #Click on the option '''Consulta por nombre y apellidos'''. | ||
#Enter the first name in the '''Nombre''' field. | #Enter the first name in the '''Nombre''' field. | ||
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#If known, enter the maternal surname in the '''2do Apellido''' field. | #If known, enter the maternal surname in the '''2do Apellido''' field. | ||
#You can limit the date range searched by entering dates in the fields '''Desde''' (from) and '''hasta''' (until) | #You can limit the date range searched by entering dates in the fields '''Desde''' (from) and '''hasta''' (until) | ||
#Click on '''Consultar'''. | #Click on '''Consultar'''. | ||
#If | #If there are any matching results, you should now see a list. In the small check box to the left of the name, check all the entries you would like to view then click on '''Realizar Consulta'''. | ||
#You will now see your first result. To view subsequent results click on the word '''Siguiente''' located below the words '''DETALLE DEL NACIMIENTO PARA ESTA PERSONA''' | #You will now see your first result. To view subsequent results click on the word '''Siguiente''' located below the words '''DETALLE DEL NACIMIENTO PARA ESTA PERSONA''' | ||
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====Other searches==== | ====Other searches==== | ||
Consulta de matrimonios and Consulta de defunciones do not provide complete details of the event. You will have to follow the instructions indicated in order to receive a copy of the certificate. These are in | Consulta de matrimonios and Consulta de defunciones do not provide complete details of the event. You will have to follow the instructions indicated in order to receive a copy of the certificate. These are in Spanish. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[es:Registro Civil de Costa Rica]] | |||
[[Category:Costa_Rica]] | [[Category:Costa_Rica]] | ||
[[Category:Civil Registration]] | [[Category:Civil Registration]] | ||
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