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==Accessing the Records== | ==Accessing the Records== | ||
As of 2017, the following records are accessible by the public: | |||
*Births before 1 January 1900 | |||
*Marriages before 1 January 1930 | |||
*Deaths before 1 January 1960 | |||
Requests for information concerning ancestral families must be made by writing to the appropriate civil registry office.<br> | |||
When writing for records, access is generally restricted to direct-line relatives. Be prepared to provide proof of relationship (documentation connecting you to the ancestor), as well as proof of identity (a copy of passport or government-issued ID). | When writing for records, access is generally restricted to direct-line relatives. Be prepared to provide proof of relationship (documentation connecting you to the ancestor), as well as proof of identity (a copy of passport or government-issued ID). | ||