Georgia (country) Civil Registration

Offices to Contact
National Archives of Georgia 1, Vazha-Pshavela Ave. Tbilisi, Georgia

Telephone: (+995 32) 237 39 13 Email: [mailto:info@archives.gov.ge info@archives.gov.ge]

Historical Background
Records through 1927 are in the National Archive in Tbilisi (see above). Later records are in the civil registry offices.

Coverage and Compliance
Registration was instituted after World War I and covers from 1921-present. Population coverage: 85% of the population.

Birth Records

 * Name of child
 * Date of birth
 * Names of parents
 * Occupation and religious preference of parents
 * Name of informant
 * Place of residence for parents

Marriage Records

 * Date of marriage
 * Place of residence of the groom and bride
 * Names of parents
 * Occupation and religious preference of parents
 * Names of witnesses

Death Records

 * Name of deceased
 * Date of death
 * Residence of deceased
 * Age at death
 * Cause of death
 * Place of burial