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For regional offices, see [https://agla.gov.tt/home/contact-us/ Departments] (scroll down to see list). Records are often kept on the local level. | For regional offices, see [https://agla.gov.tt/home/contact-us/ Departments] (scroll down to see list). Records are often kept on the local level. | ||
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For centuries Trinidad was inhabited by native Amerindian peoples. The island of Tobago changed hands among Spanish, British, French, Dutch and Courlander colonists many times. Africans were also brought to the islands. The citizens have a wide variety of ancestors.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago Trinidad and Tobago], (accessed 31 March 2021).</ref> | For centuries Trinidad was inhabited by native Amerindian peoples. The island of Tobago changed hands among Spanish, British, French, Dutch and Courlander colonists many times. Africans were also brought to the islands. The citizens have a wide variety of ancestors.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago Trinidad and Tobago], (accessed 31 March 2021).</ref> | ||
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Resources
Online Resources
Offices to Contact
Registrar General's Department
North (Head Office)
AGLA Tower, Government Campus Plaza
Corner of London & Richmond Streets
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Telephone: 223-AGLA (2452)
Email: https://agla.gov.tt/home/contact-us/
The Civil Registry Forms for requesting birth, marriage, and death certificates are available here.
For regional offices, see Departments (scroll down to see list). Records are often kept on the local level.
Background
For centuries Trinidad was inhabited by native Amerindian peoples. The island of Tobago changed hands among Spanish, British, French, Dutch and Courlander colonists many times. Africans were also brought to the islands. The citizens have a wide variety of ancestors.[1]
Coverage and Compliance
Civil registration in Trinidad began in 1848. It began in Tobago in 1868. Prior to those dates the religious institutions would have recorded baptisms, marriages, and deaths.
Information Recorded in the Records
Birth Records
- Name of child
- Date of birth
- Name of mother
- Maiden surname of mother
Marriage Records
- Names of bride and groom
- Place of marriage
- Date of marriage
Death Records
- Name of deceased
- Date of death
- Place of death
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Trinidad and Tobago, (accessed 31 March 2021).