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==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
== | ==Strategy== | ||
To effectively use civil records, follow these steps: | |||
#Search for the relative or ancestor you have selected. When you find the person’s birth record, search for the births of his or her brothers and sisters. | |||
#Search for the marriage of his or her parents. The marriage record will often give you information that leads to the parents’ birth record. | |||
#Estimate the parents’ age and search for their birth records. | |||
#Repeat the process for both the father and mother. | |||
#If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring municipios. | |||
#Search the death records for all family members.<br> | |||
'''Costa Rica Index of Births, Marriages and Deaths from the late 1800s to 2000s.'''<br> | |||
*[http://servicioselectorales.tse.go.cr/chc/ Civil Consultations and Requests for Certifications] at Tribunal Supremo de Eleccions Republica de Costa Rica | |||
''To search the website, follow these steps:''<br> | |||
#Click on the option '''Consulta por nombre y apellidos'''. | #Click on the option '''Consulta por nombre y apellidos'''. | ||
#Enter the first name in the '''Nombre''' field. | #Enter the first name in the '''Nombre''' field. | ||
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====Other searches==== | ====Other searches==== | ||
Consulta de matrimonios and Consulta de defunciones do not provide complete details of the event. You will have to follow the instructions indicated in order to receive a copy of the certificate. These are in | Consulta de matrimonios and Consulta de defunciones do not provide complete details of the event. You will have to follow the instructions indicated in order to receive a copy of the certificate. These are in Spanish. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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