The Gambia Civil Registration

Offices to Contact
For Births and Deaths Registry, contact:

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare The Quadrangle, Banjul The Gambia, West Africa

Marriage, Ministry of Justice

Historical Background
Before 1588, the Portuguese traded in the area. The Gambia was under British rule from 1664-1965.

Coverage and Compliance
The legal age for marriage for both males and females is 18 years of age.

Birth Records
Information for the child:
 * Name
 * Gender
 * Date of birth
 * Date of registration
 * Place of occurrence
 * Place of registration
 * Type of place of occurrence (hospital, home, etc.)

Information for the mother:
 * Place of usual residence
 * Place/country of birth

Information for the father:
 * Place of usual residence of the father
 * Occupation of the father

Marriage Records

 * Date of birth or age of bride
 * Place of usual residence of bride
 * Date of birth or age of groom
 * Place of usual residence of groom
 * Date of marriage
 * Place of marriage

Death Records

 * Name of deceased
 * Gender
 * Date of birth or age
 * Place of usual residence for the mother of a child who died under 1 year of age
 * Date of death
 * Place of occurrence of the death
 * Type of place of occurrence (hospital, home, etc.)
 * Date of registration
 * Place of registration
 * Cause of death
 * Certifier