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No births were recorded by government agencies prior to 1913. The Bureau of Vital Statistics has microfilmed local Church Records for the purpose of creating delayed birth records. See '''Substitute Records''' below for information on how to located Church and other related records.<br> | No births were recorded by government agencies prior to 1913. The Bureau of Vital Statistics has microfilmed local Church Records for the purpose of creating delayed birth records. See '''Substitute Records''' below for information on how to located Church and other related records.<br> | ||
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Alaska started requiring the registration of births starting in 1913 (shortly after becoming a territory). Birth Registration was generally complied with by 1945. Most of the [http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/bvs/ Bureau of Vital Statistics]'s collection of birth records dates from 1930 and later. According to State Law, only individuals listed on a birth record may obtain copies. Contact the [http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/bvs/birth/default.htm Bureau of Vital Statistic]'s for instructions on obtaining birth records.<br> | Alaska started requiring the registration of births starting in 1913 (shortly after becoming a territory). Birth Registration was generally complied with by 1945. Most of the [http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/bvs/ Bureau of Vital Statistics]'s collection of birth records dates from 1930 and later. According to State Law, only individuals listed on a birth record may obtain copies. Contact the [http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/bvs/birth/default.htm Bureau of Vital Statistic]'s for instructions on obtaining birth records.<br> | ||
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=== Adoption === | === Adoption === | ||
[http://laws.adoption.com/statutes/alaska-laws.html Alaska Adoption Laws] allow adopted adults 18 years or older to obtain copies of their original birth certificates along with other identifying information (including changes in birth parents' names and/or addresses). Birth parents can request information about adoptees 18 years or older if the adoptee has agreed (in writing) to disclose that information. Contact the [http://www.hss.state.ak.us/DPH/bvs/ Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics] for more information. General information about adoption may be found under <span style="text-decoration: underline;" />[[Adoption Research|United States Adoption]]. | [http://laws.adoption.com/statutes/alaska-laws.html Alaska Adoption Laws] allow adopted adults 18 years or older to obtain copies of their original birth certificates along with other identifying information (including changes in birth parents' names and/or addresses). Birth parents can request information about adoptees 18 years or older if the adoptee has agreed (in writing) to disclose that information. Contact the [http://www.hss.state.ak.us/DPH/bvs/ Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics] for more information. General information about adoption may be found under <span style="text-decoration: underline;" />[[Adoption Research|United States Adoption]]. | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||