Papua New Guinea, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Papua New Guinea

What Is in This Collection?
This collection contains vital records from Papua New Guinea, covering the period 1882-2004. Original records are stored in the Office of Civil Registry, Waigani, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.

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

Birth
 * Name of child
 * Date and place of birth
 * Registration date and place
 * Gender
 * Parent's names
 * Residence

Marriage
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Age or birthdate
 * Residence
 * Names of bride's parents
 * Names of groom's parents

Death
 * Name of deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Cause of death
 * Marital status of deceased
 * Name of spouse or parents

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking for, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking for, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Papua New Guinea
 * Papua New Guinea Research Tips and Strategies

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Papua New Guinea Births, 1888-2004
 * Papua New Guinea Marriages, 1892-1995
 * Papua New Guinea Deaths

Citing This Collection
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