Sri Lanka Civil Registration

Civil Registration
These records are a primary source of vital information of births, marriages, deaths, for Europeans and Sri Lankans. Registration began in 1867. Records can be found at the office of the Registrar General and regional registration offices.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Birth
 * Child's name
 * Date of birth
 * Place of birth
 * Names of parents
 * Residence

Marriage
 * Name of bride and groom
 * Ages
 * Birthplace
 * Fathers' names
 * Date of marriage
 * Place of marriage
 * Names and residences of witnesses

Deaths
 * Name of the deceased
 * Date of death
 * Place of death
 * Age at time of death
 * Marital status
 * Name of spouse
 * Cause of death