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For birth, death, and marriage records before 1886, see the "'''[[Argentina Church Records|Church Records]]'''" section of this outline. Online Resources | For birth, death, and marriage records before 1886, see the "'''[[Argentina Church Records|Church Records]]'''" section of this outline. Online Resources | ||
== '''General Historical Background ''' == | == '''General Historical Background''' == | ||
The earliest vital records in Argentina were made by the churches. In 1886 the civil government began keeping vital records. Even though the law was passed in 1886 most of the provinces started keeping records at different times. Most had the system going by 1900. | The earliest vital records in Argentina were made by the churches. In 1886 the civil government began keeping vital records. Even though the law was passed in 1886 most of the provinces started keeping records at different times. Most had the system going by 1900. | ||
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Although civil registration records are an important source for genealogical research in Argentina, many births, marriages, and deaths were never recorded by civil authorities and you must use church records to supplement this genealogical source. | Although civil registration records are an important source for genealogical research in Argentina, many births, marriages, and deaths were never recorded by civil authorities and you must use church records to supplement this genealogical source. | ||
== '''Information Recorded in Civil Registers ''' == | == '''Information Recorded in Civil Registers''' == | ||
The information recorded in civil registration records varied over time. The later records generally give more | The information recorded in civil registration records varied over time. The later records generally give more complete information than the earlier ones. | ||
The most important civil records for genealogical research are birth, marriage, and death registers. These records may be either hand or typewritten. | The most important civil records for genealogical research are birth, marriage, and death registers. These records may be either hand or typewritten. | ||
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Because the Catholic Church continued keeping records after the creation of the civil registration in 1886, two types of records are available for the marriages. Be sure to search both records. | Because the Catholic Church continued keeping records after the creation of the civil registration in 1886, two types of records are available for the marriages. Be sure to search both records. | ||
'''''Divorce Records (Divorcios) <br | '''''Divorce Records (Divorcios) <br>''''' | ||
Divorces are not recorded with the civil registration, but rather in the courts. The Family History Library has very few divorce records in its collection. You may obtain information from divorce records by contacting the court of the town or municipality where the divorce took place. | Divorces are not recorded with the civil registration, but rather in the courts. The Family History Library has very few divorce records in its collection. You may obtain information from divorce records by contacting the court of the town or municipality where the divorce took place. | ||
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Be aware that information about parents, birth date, and birthplace of the deceased person and other information in a death record may be inaccurate since the person who gave the information may not have had complete information. | Be aware that information about parents, birth date, and birthplace of the deceased person and other information in a death record may be inaccurate since the person who gave the information may not have had complete information. | ||
== '''Locating Civil Registration Records ''' == | == '''Locating Civil Registration Records''' == | ||
Civil registration records are kept at the local municipal district civil registration office [Dirección del Registro Civil ]. Therefore, you must determine the municipal district where your ancestor lived before you can find the records. The judicial or provincial archives as well as the tribunals in the federal district have some duplicate records that the municipal district have send to them. | Civil registration records are kept at the local municipal district civil registration office [Dirección del Registro Civil ]. Therefore, you must determine the municipal district where your ancestor lived before you can find the records. The judicial or provincial archives as well as the tribunals in the federal district have some duplicate records that the municipal district have send to them. | ||
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'''''Indexes to Civil Registration Records''''' | '''''Indexes to Civil Registration Records''''' | ||
Births, marriages, and deaths were written in the civil registration records as they occurred and thus are | Births, marriages, and deaths were written in the civil registration records as they occurred and thus are arranged chronologically. Some provinces and some of the tribunals of the federal district have indexed their records. You will need to ask, to see if the records you want to search are indexed. | ||
Where available, indexes can help you find your ancestor more easily. The Family History Library has not microfilmed the civil registration records of Argentina. The Library's collection continues to grow as new records are microfilmed and added to the collection from numerous sources. Don't give up if records are not available yet. The Family History Library Catalog is updated periodically. Check it again every year for the records you need. | Where available, indexes can help you find your ancestor more easily. The Family History Library has not microfilmed the civil registration records of Argentina. The Library's collection continues to grow as new records are microfilmed and added to the collection from numerous sources. Don't give up if records are not available yet. The Family History Library Catalog is updated periodically. Check it again every year for the records you need. | ||
'''''Locating Records Not at the Family History ''''''Library | '''''Locating Records Not at the Family History ''''''Library | ||
Birth, marriage, divorce, and death records may be found by contacting or visiting local civil registration offices or | Birth, marriage, divorce, and death records may be found by contacting or visiting local civil registration offices or provincial archives in Argentina. | ||
Argentina has no single repository of civil registration records. The present location of records depends on several factors. Records may be available at several locations, including: | Argentina has no single repository of civil registration records. The present location of records depends on several factors. Records may be available at several locations, including: | ||
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Civil registration records in Argentina are available by writing to the local civil registration office. Civil officials will generally answer correspondence in Spanish. Use the following address: | Civil registration records in Argentina are available by writing to the local civil registration office. Civil officials will generally answer correspondence in Spanish. Use the following address: | ||
Dirección del Registro Civil<br | Dirección del Registro Civil<br> Oficina de Inscripciones y Rectificaciones<br> (City), (Province), Argentina | ||
''Provincial archives and Tribunal archives.'' These archives maintain the duplicates sent to them by the municipal districts. You may write to these archives and request searches of the records. The civil registration records for the federal district are preserved on microfiche and there is a general index by sex and type of record (birth, marriages, deaths, recognitions, inscriptions and adoptions). The public has access to these records. For the province of Buenos Aires you will need to write to the following address: | ''Provincial archives and Tribunal archives.'' These archives maintain the duplicates sent to them by the municipal districts. You may write to these archives and request searches of the records. The civil registration records for the federal district are preserved on microfiche and there is a general index by sex and type of record (birth, marriages, deaths, recognitions, inscriptions and adoptions). The public has access to these records. For the province of Buenos Aires you will need to write to the following address: | ||
Registro Provincial de las Personas<br | Registro Provincial de las Personas<br> Calle 1 y 60<br> La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina<br> Telephone: 0221-429-6200 | ||
After deciding who has jurisdiction over the records for the time period you need, write a brief request to the proper office. See Letter–Writing Guide: Spanish (02362–45000). Send the following: | After deciding who has jurisdiction over the records for the time period you need, write a brief request to the proper office. See Letter–Writing Guide: Spanish (02362–45000). Send the following: | ||
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If your request is unsuccessful, search for duplicate records that may have been filed in other archives, church registers, or provincial archives. | If your request is unsuccessful, search for duplicate records that may have been filed in other archives, church registers, or provincial archives. | ||
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