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Turkmenistan

Civil Registration

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Offices to Contact

Civil Status Registration Office (RÝNY Department)
150 Archabil Ave
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Telephone: +993 12 39 19 21

+993 12 39 19 71

Email: support@minjust.gov.tm

Background

By the 16th century, the area of Turkmenistan was controlled by Uzbek rulers. By the mid-1800s, the Russians began invading. Russia was in control of Turkmenistan from 1881 to 1990.

Coverage and Compliance

"Some civil records were destroyed during World War II and may not be available. Local authorities generally will issue a certificate to that effect, although the process may take months. A replacement statement of identity is also available from local authorities when the birth certificate is unavailable."

Information Recorded in the Records

Birth Records

• Name
• Birthdate
• Birthplace
• Father's name, nationality and citizenship
• Mother's name, nationality and citizenship
• Place of registration
• Date of issue

Marriage Records

• Names of bride and groom
• Birthdates and places of both
• Date and place of marriage
• Signatures of witnesses
• Registration date

Death Records

• Sex
• Color
• Marital status
• Age
• Nationality
• Names of parents
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Cause of death
• Burial/cremation
• Declarant