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==How to Find the Records==
==How to Find the Records==



Revision as of 23:52, 28 February 2024

Iraq Wiki Topics
Flag of Iraq
Iraq Beginning Research
Record Types
Iraq Background
Iraq Genealogical Word Lists
Local Research Resources

How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]

Online Collections[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Directorate of Health for validation and recording in the Birth and Deceased logs
89XJ+2GR, Al Adham Street
Baghdad, Iraq

In Central & Southern governorates: the Civil Affairs Directorate maintain the family record

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Getting birth, death, and marriage certificates for Iraq

The Marriage Contract

Marriage Contract Outside Courts

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Record[edit | edit source]

  • Name of child
  • Place of birth
  • Date
  • Names of parents[1]

Marriage Record/Contract[edit | edit source]

  • Names of bride and groom[2]; [3]

Death Record[edit | edit source]

  • Name of deceased
  • Cause of death
  • Place of death
  • Time of death
  • Other personal information about the deceased[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. SimaetBhatha.com, How to obtain a Birth Certificate?, (accessed 30 September 2022)
  2. SimaetBhatha.com, The Marriage Contract, (accessed 7 October)
  3. SimaetBhatha.com, Marriage Contract Outside Courts, (accessed 7 October)
  4. SimaetBhatha.com, Info about Death certificate and Proof of Death, (accessed 30 September 2022)