Qatar Civil Registration

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Civil Registration

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How to Find the Records

Online Collections

• British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Qatar at Findmypast; index & images ($)
• British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar at Findmypast; index & images ($)
• British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Qatar at Findmypast; index & images ($)

Offices to Contact

Qatar Ministry of Public Health
P.O.box : 42
Al Rumaila, Doha, Qatar

Telephone: +974 4407 0000
Governmental Health Communication Center, to send a message

To request a record from outside Qatar:
Visit the nearest Qatari embassy to make an application for a certificate. The embassy will help process your request.
For information about the Qatari embassies around the world, click Qatari Embassies and Consulates or Embassies of Qatar.

Historical Background

From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.
From 1871–1915, the Ottomans ruled the area.
From 1916–1971, Qatar was a British protectorate.
In 1971, Qatar gained its independence from Britain.

Coverage and Compliance

In Qatar, the earliest marriage age for girls is 16. For boys, the age is 18.

Information Recorded in the Records

Birth Records

• Name of baby
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Gender
• Information about parents
  • Name
  • Nationality
  • Date of birth
  • Age
  • Religion
  • Occupation
  • Date of marriage
• Information about the informant
  • Name
  • Relation to baby
  • Nationality
  • Date of birth
  • Age
  • Religion
  • Occupation

Marriage Records

• Names of bride and groom
• Date of marriage
• Religion of bride and groom

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