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These records are a primary source of vital information of births, marriages, deaths, for Europeans and Sri Lankans. Registration began in 1867. Records can be found at the office of the Registrar General and regional registration offices.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Birth

Child's name
Date of birth
Place of birth
Names of parents
Residence

Marriage

Name of bride and groom
Ages
Birthplace
Fathers' names
Date of marriage
Place of marriage
Names and residences of witnesses

Deaths

Name of the deceased
Date of death
Place of death
Age at time of death
Marital status
Name of spouse
Cause of death

Finding Sri Lanka Civil Registration

Sri Lanka Civil Registration 1768-1990 - www.familysearch.org

Ordering a Sri Lanka certificate if not found on www.familysearch.org - Registrar General's Department.

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 These records are a primary source of vital information of births, marriages, deaths, for Europeans and Sri Lankans. Registration began in 1867. Records can be found at the office of the Registrar General and regional registration offices.
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+=== Finding Sri Lanka Civil Registration ===
+Sri Lanka Civil Registration 1768-1990 - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2209866 www.familysearch.org]
+Ordering a Sri Lanka certificate if not found on www.familysearch.org - [https://www.rgd.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=288&lang=en Registrar General's Department].
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