Togo Civil Registration

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Civil Registration

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"Civil registration is placed under the joint supervision of the Minister of Territorial Administration and the Minister of Justice, who oversee its organization, operation and control (article 2). Vital event declarations are received by mayors or delegates in municipalities, and by ambassadors, chargés d’affaires or consuls in the field of diplomatic or consular representations (article 5)."

Ministry of Justice and Legislation Yoti Street behind the Palace of Justice BP 3193 Lomé-Togo

Telephone: (00228) 22 22 10 53 Fax: (00228) 22 22 42 28 Email: secretariat.ministre@sports.gouv.tg

Historical Background

At various times from 1884–1960, Togo was part of Germany, Britain and France.

Information Recorded in the Records

Birth Records

Concerning the child:

• Name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Date of registration
• Place of occurrence
• Place of registration
• Type of place of occurrence (hospital, home, etc.)
• Attendant at birth

Concerning the mother:

• Date of birth or age
• Place of usual residence
• Number of children born alive to the mother during her lifetime
• Number of fetal deaths born to the mother during her lifetime
• Date of birth or age
• Place of usual residence
• Occupation
• Nationality
• Marital status

Concerning the father:

• Date of birth or age
• Place of usual residence
• Occupation
• Nationality
• Marital status

Marriage Records

• Date of birth or age of bride
• Place of birth of bride
• Place of usual residence of bride
• Date of birth or age of groom
• Place of birth of groom
• Place of usual residence of groom
• Occupation of bride and groom
• Date of marriage
• Date of registration
• Place of marriage
• Place of registration

Death Records

• Name
• Gender
• Date of birth or age
• Place of birth
• Marital status
• Place of usual residence
• Occupation
• Date of death
• Date of registration
• Place of death