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==How to Find the Records==
==Resources==
===Online Resources===
*'''1628-1969''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External UK Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1915-1931''' {{FSC|723290|title-id|disp=Births, marriages, and deaths of British Subjects in Iraq and Mesopotamia, 1915-1931,}}(*);  at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=iraq British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=iraq British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+deaths+and+burials&sid=103&country=iraq British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Iraq.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Iraq) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Iraq and offices to contact


===Online Collections===
===Offices to Contact===
 
Directorate of Health for validation and recording in the Birth and Deceased logs<br>
89XJ+2GR, Al Adham Street<br>
Baghdad, Iraq<br>
 
In Central & Southern governorates: the Civil Affairs Directorate maintain the family record<br>


<span style="color: black">'''''Births'''''</span>
==Background==
*'''1628-1969''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External UK Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects] at Ancestry; index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=iraq British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at FindMyPast; index & images ($)


<span style="color: black">'''''Marriages'''''</span>
===Coverage and Compliance===
*'''1628-1969''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External UK Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects] at Ancestry; index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=iraq British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages] at FindMyPast; index & images ($)


<span style="color: black">'''''Deaths '''''</span>
[https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Iraq.html Getting birth, death, and marriage certificates for Iraq]
*'''1628-1969''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External UK Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects] at Ancestry; index & images ($)
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+deaths+and+burials&sid=103&country=iraq British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at FindMyPast; index & images ($)


[https://www.simaetbhatha.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411432717719-The-Marriage-Contract The Marriage Contract]


===Offices to Contact===
[https://www.simaetbhatha.com/hc/en-us/articles/4414518696599-Marriage-Contract-Outside-Courts Marriage Contract Outside Courts]


Directorate of Health for validation and recording in the Birth and Deceased logs<br>
==Information Recorded in the Records==
89XJ+2GR, Al Adham Street<br>
Baghdad, Iraq<br>


In Central & Southern governorates: the Civil Affairs Directorate to maintain the family record<br>
===Birth Record===


==Historical Background==
*Name of child
*Place of birth
*Date
*Names of parents<ref>SimaetBhatha.com, [https://www.simaetbhatha.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404242961559-How-to-obtain-a-Birth-Certificate- How to obtain a Birth Certificate?], (accessed 30 September 2022)</ref>


==Coverage and Compliance==
===Marriage Record/Contract===


*Names of bride and groom<ref>SimaetBhatha.com, [https://www.simaetbhatha.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411432717719-The-Marriage-Contract The Marriage Contract], (accessed 7 October)</ref>; <ref>SimaetBhatha.com, [https://www.simaetbhatha.com/hc/en-us/articles/4414518696599-Marriage-Contract-Outside-Courts Marriage Contract Outside Courts], (accessed 7 October)</ref>


==Information Recorded in the Records==
===Death Record===


*Name of deceased
*Cause of death
*Place of death
*Time of death
*Other personal information about the deceased<ref>SimaetBhatha.com, [https://www.simaetbhatha.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404243093015-Iraqi-Death-Certificate Info about Death certificate and Proof of Death], (accessed 30 September 2022)</ref>
== Strategy ==


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 20:05, 11 August 2025

Iraq Wiki Topics
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Iraq Beginning Research
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Resources

Online Resources

Offices to Contact

Directorate of Health for validation and recording in the Birth and Deceased logs
89XJ+2GR, Al Adham Street
Baghdad, Iraq

In Central & Southern governorates: the Civil Affairs Directorate maintain the family record

Background

Coverage and Compliance

Getting birth, death, and marriage certificates for Iraq

The Marriage Contract

Marriage Contract Outside Courts

Information Recorded in the Records

Birth Record

  • Name of child
  • Place of birth
  • Date
  • Names of parents[1]

Marriage Record/Contract

  • Names of bride and groom[2]; [3]

Death Record

  • Name of deceased
  • Cause of death
  • Place of death
  • Time of death
  • Other personal information about the deceased[4]

Strategy

References

  1. SimaetBhatha.com, How to obtain a Birth Certificate?, (accessed 30 September 2022)
  2. SimaetBhatha.com, The Marriage Contract, (accessed 7 October)
  3. SimaetBhatha.com, Marriage Contract Outside Courts, (accessed 7 October)
  4. SimaetBhatha.com, Info about Death certificate and Proof of Death, (accessed 30 September 2022)