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==Online Resources==


==How to Find the Records==
*'''1856-1935''' {{FSC|693585|item|disp=Registers of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1856-1935}} at FamilySearch Catalog; images
*'''1856-1979''' {{RecordSearch|5000081|Antigua and Barbuda, Civil Registration, 1856-1979}} at FamilySearch — [[Antigua and Barbuda, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images, coverage may vary


===Offices to Contact===
==Offices to Contact==


Civil Registry<br>
Civil Registry<br>
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St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda<br>
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda<br>
Email: [mailto:mariana.paul@ab.gov.ag mariana.paul@ab.gov.ag (Office Manager)]
Email: [mailto:mariana.paul@ab.gov.ag mariana.paul@ab.gov.ag (Office Manager)]
::[mailto:leona.simmons@ab.gov.ag leona.simmons@ab.gov.ag (Senior Assistant Secretary)]
{{Block indent|[mailto:leona.simmons@ab.gov.ag leona.simmons@ab.gov.ag (Senior Assistant Secretary)]|2}}
Telephone: 268-468-2000/ 268-468-2005/ 268-468-2032<ref>Antigua and Barbuda, The Civil Registry, [https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/notices/Applications_Birth_Death_Adoption_Marriage_Certificates.pdf] Procedure for applications for Birth, Death, Adoption and Marriage
Telephone: 268-468-2000/ 268-468-2005/ 268-468-2032<ref>Antigua and Barbuda, The Civil Registry, [https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/notices/Applications_Birth_Death_Adoption_Marriage_Certificates.pdf Procedure for applications for Birth, Death, Adoption and Marriage
Certificates and for an Apostille of a Certificate, (accessed 16 July 2020).</ref>
Certificates and for an Apostille of a Certificate], (accessed 16 July 2020).</ref>


==Historical Background==
==Background==
Civil registration in Antigua and Barbuda began in 1856.


==Coverage and Compliance==
==Coverage and Compliance==
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==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==


'''Births'''
===Birth Records===
*Day, month and year of the birth of the child
*Day, month and year of the birth of the child
*Sex of the child
*Sex of the child
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*Marital status of the mother<ref name="Antigua Barbuda">Antigua and Barbuda, [http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Civil-Registration-Vital-Statistics-Bill-2020-with-amendments-to-27.01.2020-2.30pm.pdf Civil Registration (Vital Statistics) Bill, 2020], (accessed 16 July 2020).</ref>
*Marital status of the mother<ref name="Antigua Barbuda">Antigua and Barbuda, [http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Civil-Registration-Vital-Statistics-Bill-2020-with-amendments-to-27.01.2020-2.30pm.pdf Civil Registration (Vital Statistics) Bill, 2020], (accessed 16 July 2020).</ref>


'''Stillbirths'''
===Stillbirth Records===
*Weight of the fetus
*Weight of the fetus
*Gestational age of the fetus
*Gestational age of the fetus
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*Name of the certifying medical practitioner<ref name="Antigua Barbuda"></ref>
*Name of the certifying medical practitioner<ref name="Antigua Barbuda"></ref>


'''Divorces'''
===Marriage Records===
*Year and suit number of the proceedings
*Forenames and surnames of the Parties to the divorce proceedings
*Date and place of marriage
*Name of the Judge that granted the Order
*Date that the Order was granted
*Time period by which the divorce is to take effect<ref name="Antigua Barbuda"></ref>
 
'''Marriages'''
*Names of bride and groom
*Names of bride and groom
*Birth dates and countries of bride and groom
*Birth dates and countries of bride and groom
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*Witnesses' names, birth date and country, addresses, occupations<ref name="Antigua Barbuda"></ref>
*Witnesses' names, birth date and country, addresses, occupations<ref name="Antigua Barbuda"></ref>


'''Deaths'''
===Divorce Records===
*Year and suit number of the proceedings
*Forenames and surnames of the Parties to the divorce proceedings
*Date and place of marriage
*Name of the Judge that granted the Order
*Date that the Order was granted
*Time period by which the divorce is to take effect<ref name="Antigua Barbuda"></ref>
 
===Death Record===
*Name  
*Name  
*Date and place of death
*Date and place of death
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[[Category:Antigua and Barbuda]] [[Category:Civil Registration]]

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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Civil Registry
High Court
P.O. Box 163
Parliament Drive
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Email: mariana.paul@ab.gov.ag (Office Manager)

Telephone: 268-468-2000/ 268-468-2005/ 268-468-2032[1]

Background[edit | edit source]

Civil registration in Antigua and Barbuda began in 1856.

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Records[edit | edit source]

  • Day, month and year of the birth of the child
  • Sex of the child
  • Name of the child, if any
  • Names, date of births, address and profession of the father and of the mother
  • Nationality of the father and of the mother
  • Marital status of the mother[2]

Stillbirth Records[edit | edit source]

  • Weight of the fetus
  • Gestational age of the fetus
  • Number of this particular pregnancy for the mother
  • Name of the certifying medical practitioner[2]

Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • Names of bride and groom
  • Birth dates and countries of bride and groom
  • Their occupations and addresses
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Marital status: single, divorce, or widowed
  • Person performing marriage
  • Witnesses' names, birth date and country, addresses, occupations[2]

Divorce Records[edit | edit source]

  • Year and suit number of the proceedings
  • Forenames and surnames of the Parties to the divorce proceedings
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Name of the Judge that granted the Order
  • Date that the Order was granted
  • Time period by which the divorce is to take effect[2]

Death Record[edit | edit source]

  • Name
  • Date and place of death
  • Date and country of birth
  • Gender
  • Marital status
  • Last known address
  • Mother's name, address, birth date and country, and occupation
  • Father's name, address, birth date and country, and occupation
  • Spouse's name, address, birth date and country, and occupation
  • Informant's name, address, birth date and country, and occupation
  • Informant's relationship to deceased
  • Certifying physician[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Antigua and Barbuda, The Civil Registry, [https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/notices/Applications_Birth_Death_Adoption_Marriage_Certificates.pdf Procedure for applications for Birth, Death, Adoption and Marriage Certificates and for an Apostille of a Certificate], (accessed 16 July 2020).
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Antigua and Barbuda, Civil Registration (Vital Statistics) Bill, 2020, (accessed 16 July 2020).