Andorra Church Records

For information about records for non-Christian religions in Andorra, go to the Religious Records page.

Record type: Church records kept by parish priests of births/baptisms, marriages, deaths/burials, confirmations; sometimes parish censuses. The term is also used to refer to the records of denominations that had jurisdictions other than parishes.

General: There were seven parishes in Andorra for most of its history. One was dissolved in 1936 but another was created in 1978.

Time period: 1541-present.

Contents:At least by the19th century, the information found in
 * Baptismal records is the given names (may be as many as six) and surnames (paternal always and frequently the maternal) of the principal; the names, surnames, residences, and birthplaces of the parents and grandparents; the dates and places of baptism and birth; whether the child and marriage were legitimate; the names of godparents and, at times, their relationship.
 * Marriage records contain the given names and all surnames of the bride and groom with an indication as to whether they are single or widowed; their profession, residence, birthplaces, ages at the time of their marriage; the names, birthplaces, and marriage date and place of their parents.
 * Burial records contain the date and place of burial; age at death; often the cause and date of death; the names, surnames, and residence of the parents.
 * Confirmations are brief records, usually including only names and sometimes the names of the parents.
 * Census records identify the name, age, and occupation of the head of household and names of household members.

Location: Parish archives. A microfilm copy through 1830 is at the National Historical Archive.

Population coverage: 95% coverage of the population.

Catholic Church Records
Andorra la Vella Parish St. Stephen Andorra la Vella Rambla Molines AD500 Andorra la Vella Andorra Telephone: +376 821 177 Email: arxiprestatand@andorra.ad
 * Website

Canillo Parish St. Saturnino Canillo Carrer Mayor Canillo, Canillo Andorra Phone: 376851115

Encamp Parish St. Eulalia Encamp Carrer de Santa Eulalia 11 Encamp, AD500 Encamp Andorra

Phone: 376831514 E-mail: arxiprestatand@andorra.ad Website


 * Escaldes-Engordany Parish
 * La Massana Parish
 * Ordino Parish
 * Sant Julia de Loria Parish

Anglican Church Records
St. George's Church PO Box 113 Crèdit Andorrà Avda Sant Antoni La Massana AD400 Principat d’Andorra


 * Email: englishchurch@andorra.ad
 * Website