Lithuania Civil Registration

Online Collections

 * 1874-1897 - Zivilstandsregister, 1874-1897. Sudmanten-Trusch (Ostpreußen). Standesamt, includes the towns Götzhöfen (Slapžemiai), Karlsberg (Vaidaugai), Schmeltz (Smelte), etc. FamilySearch (free)
 * 1874-1920 - Klaipeda, Lithuania, Civil Births, Marriages, Deaths, 1874-1920 - Ancestry ($)
 * 1837-1940 - Various Towns, Lithuania, Birth Records Index, 1837-1940 - Ancestry ($)
 * 1855-1940 - Lithuania, Marriage and Divorce Records from Various Towns, 1855-1940 - Ancestry ($)
 * 1845-1940 - Lithuania, Death Records from Various Towns, 1845-1940 - Ancestry ($)
 * 1816-1944 - Kelme, Lithuania, Records Index, 1816-1944, a Jewish town - Ancestry ($)

Offices to Contact
Lithuanian Central State Archives Mailing address: O. Milašiaus 21, LT-10102 Vilnius, Lithuania

Telephone: +370 5 247 7830
 * +370 5 247 7811

Fax: +370 5 276 5318 E-mail: [mailto:lcva@archyvai.lt lcva@archyvai.lt]

Reserved e-mail: [mailto:valstybes.archyvas@gmail.com valstybes.archyvas@gmail.com]

Historical Background
The Soviet government implemented civil registration in Lithuania in 1940. Metrical book transcripts had served this purpose previously. Registration offices are next to “marriage palaces” permitting the registration and performance of weddings to occur at the same place and time.

"Lithuanian State Historical Archives is the main repository of records for the Lithuanian history from the 13th century up to the declaration of the Independence of Lithuania in 1918 (civil registry and vital records up until to our days). The records of state institutions, religious communities, popular organizations and families that are maintained in this Archives also reflect the history of Russia, Belarus, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia and other countries."

Coverage and Compliance
Population coverage: 85%

Birth Records

 * Date
 * Name of child
 * Names of parents
 * Occupation and religious preference of parents
 * Name of informant
 * Residence for parents

Marriage Records

 * Date
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Names of parents
 * Occupation and religious preference of parents
 * Names of witnesses
 * Residences of the groom and bride

Death Record

 * Date
 * Name of principal
 * Name of parents
 * Occupation and religious preference of parents
 * Residence of the deceased
 * Age at death
 * Cause of death
 * Place of burial