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#Eventually most European countries set uplocal government offices to keep track of birth, marriage, and death information. These offices kept records separate and distinct from records kept by religious groups. These records have been listed in the Family History Library catalog under Civil Registration. | #Eventually most European countries set uplocal government offices to keep track of birth, marriage, and death information. These offices kept records separate and distinct from records kept by religious groups. These records have been listed in the Family History Library catalog under Civil Registration. | ||
Depending on the time period and area you are researching, you may need to look for records in the catalog under all of the preceding headings | Depending on the time period and area you are researching, you may need to look for records in the catalog under all of the preceding headings. The rest of this article deals mostly with vital records kept in English-speaking areas of North America. | ||
Because these records are indexed and include most of the population of a state or province, they are primary sources for genealogical research. | Because these records are indexed and include most of the population of a state or province, they are primary sources for genealogical research. | ||
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:[http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi's List] | :[http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi's List] | ||
Individual state and province | Individual state and province Wiki articles for "Vital Records" or "Civil Registration" also have addresses of where to write. Two publications that list addresses for obtaining vital records are: | ||
*''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' (for the United States only). Hyattsville, Md.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. Some addresses and fees are outdated. This booklet can be purchased from the Super-intendent of Documents, U.S.government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9328. | *''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' (for the United States only). Hyattsville, Md.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. Some addresses and fees are outdated. This booklet can be purchased from the Super-intendent of Documents, U.S.government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9328. | ||