Monaco Probate Records

Orphan and guardianship records (Tutelles, curatelles, émancipations)
Research use: Essential in determining names of birth and adoptive parents and siblings who were separated into various families.

Record type: Adoptions, custody proceedings and emancipations.

Time Period: 1500-present.

Contents: Names of orphans, deceased parents, guardians, surviving relatives, minor heirs, relationships, ages, dates, biographical data.

Location: Municipal archives.

Population coverage: 10%.

Reliability: Very good.