Brunei Civil Registration

Offices to Contact
Birth and death certificates from:

Ministry of Health Commonwealth Drive Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam, BB3910 Telephone: +673-2381640 Email: [mailto:corp.comms@moh.gov.bn corp.comms@moh.gov.bn]

Marriage certificates from:

Attorney General's Chambers The Law Building Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bandar Seri Begawan, BA1910 Brunei Darussalam

Telephone : +673 2244872 Fax : +673 2227954

Historical Background
The Bruneian Empire probably had control over most of the island of Borneo, including the area of Brunei. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate. On 1 January 1984, Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom.

Coverage and Compliance
Birth and death records started in 1926 for British subjects and from 1948 for others.