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Original birth records from approximately 1850 through the 1980s for some communities are in the custody of the '''[http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/XJ&sdn=genealogy&zu=http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/provincial_archives/ Provincial Archives of Alberta]'''. Transcripts of these birth certificates can be obtained for a nominal fee, plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) and postage fees. This is a cheaper option than obtaining the records through Alberta Vital Statistics, but photocopies of the orginal records are not available - only the transcripts. | Original birth records from approximately 1850 through the 1980s for some communities are in the custody of the '''[http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/XJ&sdn=genealogy&zu=http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/provincial_archives/ Provincial Archives of Alberta]'''. Transcripts of these birth certificates can be obtained for a nominal fee, plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) and postage fees. This is a cheaper option than obtaining the records through Alberta Vital Statistics, but photocopies of the orginal records are not available - only the transcripts. | ||
Some online birth records for Alberta can be found at the following site: | Some online birth records for Alberta can be found at the following site: http://www.afhs.ab.ca/registry/regab_birth.html | ||
Alberta death records date from about 1890. When requesting the record for genealogical purposes, be sure to request a '''certified photocopy of a registration of death''' (long form). This record will generally contain the name, date and place of death, sex, age, marital status and registration number and date, and may contain the name of spouse, names and birth places of parents, usual residence, occupation and date and place of birth. | Alberta death records date from about 1890. When requesting the record for genealogical purposes, be sure to request a '''certified photocopy of a registration of death''' (long form). This record will generally contain the name, date and place of death, sex, age, marital status and registration number and date, and may contain the name of spouse, names and birth places of parents, usual residence, occupation and date and place of birth. | ||
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Alberta divorce records date from 1867. For information on divorce proceedings in Alberta from 1867-1919 contact the Senate of Canada at the following address: | Alberta divorce records date from 1867. For information on divorce proceedings in Alberta from 1867-1919 contact the Senate of Canada at the following address: | ||
'''Office of the Law Clerk and <br | '''Office of the Law Clerk and <br>Parliamentary Counsel'''<br>Room 304 <br>3rd Floor <br>222 Queen Street <br>OTTAWA, ON K1A 0A4 <br>Phone: (613) 992-2416 <br>Internet: http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/senate/leaders_officers/LawClerk-e.htm | ||
After 1919 divorce proceedings were handled by the provincial courts. Write to the provincial courthouse for location and availability or inquire at the county courthouse concerning indexes and searches. <br | After 1919 divorce proceedings were handled by the provincial courts. Write to the provincial courthouse for location and availability or inquire at the county courthouse concerning indexes and searches. <br>''''''Web site: ''''''[http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=genealogy&zu=http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/ http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=genealogy&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.albertacourts.ab.ca%2F] | ||
The minimum fee for a birth, marriage or death certificate requested through a registry agent by an Alberta resident is $20 Canadian. Postage and handling, plus an agency fee is added on top, however, meaning that the actual fee charged will vary by registry agent. The cost for each certificate requested by people living outside of Alberta through Registry Connect is $40 Canadian, which includes GST and postage (except for rush delivery). | The minimum fee for a birth, marriage or death certificate requested through a registry agent by an Alberta resident is $20 Canadian. Postage and handling, plus an agency fee is added on top, however, meaning that the actual fee charged will vary by registry agent. The cost for each certificate requested by people living outside of Alberta through Registry Connect is $40 Canadian, which includes GST and postage (except for rush delivery). | ||
'''How to Request an Alberta Vital Record if you are living in Alberta.''' | '''How to Request an Alberta Vital Record if you are living in Alberta.''' Write to: | ||
'''Government Services, Alberta Registries''' Vital Statistics <br | '''Government Services, Alberta Registries''' Vital Statistics <br>Box 2023 <br>Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4W7 <br>Phone: (780) 427-7013 | ||
Or you can use Registry Connect if you are not living in Alberta.<br | Or you can use Registry Connect if you are not living in Alberta.<br>Internet:<br>[http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=genealogy&zu=http://www.altaregistryagents.org/reg3317/web_page_doc.pdf http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=genealogy&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.altaregistryagents.org%2Freg3317%2Fweb_page_doc.pdf] | ||
'''Alberta Provincial Archives'''<br | '''Alberta Provincial Archives'''<br>8555 Roper Road<br>Edmonton, AB<br>T6E 5W1<br>Telephone: (780) 427-1750<br>Fax: (780) 427-4646<br>Email: [http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/provincial_archives/index.asp paa@gov.ab.ca<br>www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/provincial_archives/index.asp] | ||
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