Syria Civil Registration

Syria

Civil Registration

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The Directorate of Civil Affairs in the Ministry of Interior is in charge of the registration of birth, death, marriage, and divorce, as well as ID cards and family booklets.

Ministry of Interior
Merjeh Square
Damascus, Syria

Library of the Ministry of the Interior in the Syrian Arab Republic

Historical Background

In 1516, Syria was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. After WWI, France had control of the area of Syria. In April 1946, Syria became an independent republic.

Information Recorded in the Records

National ID Cards (1947-Present)

• Names
• Date of Birth
• Mother and Father Name
• Date and City of Issuance

Family Booklets (1947-present)

Issued at time of marriage

• Husband and Wife Names
• Date of Birth
• Marriage date and place
• Children's Names
• Date of Birth and Place of Birth

Birth Records

• Name
• Place of birth
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Names of parents

Marriage Records

• Date
• Place
• Names of bride and groom
• Serial number