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

Telephone: (+220) 422-7605
 * (+220) 422-8291
 * (+220) 420-1341
 * (+220) 422-3263

Fax: (+220) 422-3178 Email: [mailto:info@moh.gov.gm info@moh.gov.gm]

For Marriage records, contact: Attorney General's Chambers and Ministry of Justice Marina Parade The Gambia, West Africa

Call Center:
 * (+220) 422-8450
 * (+220) 422 7238
 * (+220) 422 6150

Email: [mailto:info@moj.gm info@moj.gm]
 * [mailto:support@moj.gm support@moj.gm]

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