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==How to Find the Records==
==Resources==
 
===Online Resources===
===Online Collections===


*'''1590-1928''' {{RecordSearch|1804229|Caribbean Births and Baptisms, 1590-1928}} at FamilySearch — [[Caribbean Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only; ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30247/caribbean-births-baptisms-1590-1928?s=275764761 MyHeritage]'' ($) Dates and information vary by place/country.
*'''1590-1928''' {{RecordSearch|1804229|Caribbean Births and Baptisms, 1590-1928}} at FamilySearch — [[Caribbean Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index only; ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30247/caribbean-births-baptisms-1590-1928?s=275764761 MyHeritage]'' ($) Dates and information vary by place/country.
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*'''2003-Current :''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8963/?event=_bermuda_5038 Caribbean, Obituary Index, 2003-Current], Ancestry.com ($)
*'''2003-Current :''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8963/?event=_bermuda_5038 Caribbean, Obituary Index, 2003-Current], Ancestry.com ($)


*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index and images, Findmypast ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index & images, Findmypast ($)


*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-civil-service-evidence-of-age?sourceID=13&utm_source=affiliate&utm_content=Forebears&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=%20fmp_us&awc=5927_1504556704_d81f7994f510d95e3a906e2b23e30a1f&dclid=CIyRsL-ujNYCFQMQPwodqFkOmQ British Civil Service Evidence Of Age], index, Findmypast ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-civil-service-evidence-of-age?sourceID=13&utm_source=affiliate&utm_content=Forebears&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=%20fmp_us&awc=5927_1504556704_d81f7994f510d95e3a906e2b23e30a1f&dclid=CIyRsL-ujNYCFQMQPwodqFkOmQ British Civil Service Evidence Of Age], index, Findmypast ($)
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Ordering certificates:
Ordering certificates:
::[https://www.gov.bm/online-services/order-birth-certificate Births]
{{Block indent|[https://www.gov.bm/online-services/order-birth-certificate Births]|2}}
::[https://www.gov.bm/online-services/order-marriage-certificate Marriages]
{{Block indent|[https://www.gov.bm/online-services/order-marriage-certificate Marriages]|2}}
::[https://www.gov.bm/online-services/order-death-certificate Deaths]
{{Block indent|[https://www.gov.bm/online-services/order-death-certificate Deaths]|2}}


==Historical Background==
==Background==


No one was living on Bermuda when it was discovered by the Spanish in 1505 nor a century later when it was settled by the British. People from Africa and Native Americans from the 13 colonies were soon brought to Bermuda as slaves.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda Bermuda], (accessed 23 November 2020).</ref> Bermuda is part of the British Overseas Territories. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Overseas_Territories British Overseas Territories], (accessed 23 November 2020).</ref>
No one was living on Bermuda when it was discovered by the Spanish in 1505 nor a century later when it was settled by the British. People from Africa and Native Americans from the 13 colonies were soon brought to Bermuda as slaves.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda Bermuda], (accessed 23 November 2020).</ref> Bermuda is part of the British Overseas Territories. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Overseas_Territories British Overseas Territories], (accessed 23 November 2020).</ref>

Latest revision as of 05:09, 19 August 2025

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Resources

Online Resources

Offices to Contact

Ministry of Home Affairs
Department of Registry General
30 Parliament Street
Hamilton HM 12
Bermuda

Telephone: (441) 297-7739
Telephone: (441) 297-7707 (or 7709)
Email

Ordering certificates:

Background

No one was living on Bermuda when it was discovered by the Spanish in 1505 nor a century later when it was settled by the British. People from Africa and Native Americans from the 13 colonies were soon brought to Bermuda as slaves.[1] Bermuda is part of the British Overseas Territories. [2]

Coverage and Compliance

Information Recorded in the Records

Birth Records

  • Name of child
  • Birth date
  • Birth place
  • Gender
  • Father's name
  • Mother's name

Marriage Records

  • Names of bride and groom
  • Date of marriage
  • Place of marriage

Death/Burial Records

  • Name of deceased
  • Date of death or burial
  • Place of death or burial
  • Gender of deceased
  • Occasionally parent's name

References

  1. Wikipedia contributors, Bermuda, (accessed 23 November 2020).
  2. Wikipedia contributors, British Overseas Territories, (accessed 23 November 2020).