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The Bruneian Empire probably had control over most of the island of Borneo, including the area of Brunei. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate. On 1 January 1984, Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom.<ref>Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei Brunei], accessed 20 October 2020.</ref> | The Bruneian Empire probably had control over most of the island of Borneo, including the area of Brunei. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate. On 1 January 1984, Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom.<ref>Wikipedia, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei Brunei], accessed 20 October 2020.</ref> | ||
The Registrar General and every Registrar makes indices of the marriage registers kept by them. Any person for a fee can apply for a search to be made of the indices and the marriage registers and have a certified copy made of the marriage entry. <ref>Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Knowledge Center, [https://unstats.un.org/unsd/vitalstatkb/KnowledgebaseArticle50460.aspx Laws of Brunei- Registration of Marriages Act], (accessed 4 November 2020).</ref> | |||
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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]
Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]
Birth and death certificates from:
Ministry of Health
Commonwealth Drive
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei Darussalam, BB3910
Telephone: +673-2381640
Email: corp.comms@moh.gov.bn
Marriage certificates from:
Attorney General's Chambers
The Law Building
Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha
Bandar Seri Begawan, BA1910
Brunei Darussalam
Telephone : +673 2244872
Fax : +673 2227954
High Court - Supreme Court Building,
Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha
Bandar Seri Begawan, BA1910
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Telephone: (673) 2243939 to 46
Fax: (673) 2241984
Email: courts@judicial.gov.bn
Marriage notices are filed at the District where the marriage applicants usually reside.[1] Brunei is divided into four districts: Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong and Temburong.
Marriage Registry
2nd Floor Supreme Court Building
Jalan Tutong
Bandar Seri Begawan
Marriage Registry
Courts' Building
Kuala Belait
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
The Bruneian Empire probably had control over most of the island of Borneo, including the area of Brunei. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate. On 1 January 1984, Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom.[2]
The Registrar General and every Registrar makes indices of the marriage registers kept by them. Any person for a fee can apply for a search to be made of the indices and the marriage registers and have a certified copy made of the marriage entry. [3]
Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]
Birth and death records started in 1926 for British subjects and from 1948 for others.[4]
"The legal minimum age of marriage for both boys and girls is 14 years with parental and participant consent, unless otherwise stipulated by religion or custom under the law."[5]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Registry of civil marriages Brunei Darussalam, (accessed 4 November 2020).
- ↑ Wikipedia, Brunei, accessed 20 October 2020.
- ↑ Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Knowledge Center, Laws of Brunei- Registration of Marriages Act, (accessed 4 November 2020).
- ↑ Thomas Jay Kemp, “International Vital Records Handbook, 7th Edition,” Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. Baltimore : c2017, p. 469.
- ↑ Girls not Brides, c2002-2020.