Albania Civil Registration

How to Find the Records
Existing civil registration is likely kept in local municipality and community offices. Older civil registration are likely held by the Central State Archives of Albania in Tiranë. None of these records have been acquired by the Family History Library. It may be possible to access them by correspondence or by hiring a local researcher. The present regime has no resources to expend on preservation of old records and it is not known how well these records are being preserved.

Historical Background
Ottoman population registers (see the Albania Census page to learn more) functioned in the role of civil registration until 1912. Civil registration began in 1929.

Civil registration began in 1929 and continues to the present. However, birth and marriage registration is only available from 1929 to 1950.

Coverage and Compliance
75% to 99% of the population is covered in these records.

Information Recorded in the Records
Birth records 
 * Name
 * Sex
 * Date and place of birth
 * Legitimacy status
 * Father's name
 * Age
 * Occupation
 * Mother's name and age

Marriage records
 * Names of groom and bride
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Ages
 * Residence
 * Previous marital status
 * Place of birth
 * Names of parent’s of the groom and bride

Death records
 * Name of deceased
 * Date of death and burial
 * Place and cause of death
 * Age
 * Occupation
 * Marital status
 * Spouse’s name
 * Burial information
 * Sometimes birthplace