Cuba Civil Registration

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How to Find the Records[edit | edit source]

Online Collections[edit | edit source]

Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]

Historical Background[edit | edit source]

Civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths began in 1885.[1]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Record[edit | edit source]

  • Name of child
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Name and birth place of father
  • Name and birth place of mother
  • Names of grandparents
  • Place of registration[2]

Marriage Record[edit | edit source]

  • Names of bride and groom
  • Birthplaces of bride and groom
  • Birth dates of bride and groom
  • Names of parents of bride and groom
  • Date and place of marriage[2]

Death Record[edit | edit source]

  • Name of deceased
  • Place of birth
  • Age
  • Occupation
  • Names of father and mother
  • Date and place of death
  • Place of registration[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Ryskamp, George. Finding Your Hispanic Roots. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cuba City Hall, Cuban Certificates and Documents, (accessed 3 December 2020).