Genealogy Records at the National Archives of Singapore

The Sources on Family History, a publication that the National Library of Singapore has published for patrons wishing to access their collection, has a section on the National Archives of Singapore, which provides a very good list of the National Archives' Genealogical Collections. They list the following:

1. Burial Registers from Christian Cemeteries from 1860-1940

2. Marriage Certificates and Notices from 1859-1986, both civil and Christian

3. Birth and Death Certificates from 1872-1968

4. Birth and Death Registers from 1938-1984

5. Private Records, i.e. church records and Chinese Clan Association Records

The National Archives of Singapore has published a two volume work which lists all of their Private Records (see No. 5 above), and this two volume work is available at the National Library in the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library. Both of these institutions are very approachable and cooperative.

The National Archives is located at 1 Canning Row, Singapore 179868. It is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. By phone, the National Archives may be reached at +65 6332 7909.

Submitted November 5, 2013