CERTIFICATES

New Zealand

What appears on a full birth certificate?

Prior to 1875:
Date and place of birth.
Sex and names of child.
Name and occupation of father.
Name and maiden name of mother.
Signature, description and residence of informant.
Date of registration.
Signature of registrar.
Name of child, if added after registration.

From 1875-1912:
Date and place of birth.
Sex and names of child, and whether present.
Name, age, occupation and birthplace of father.
Name, age, maiden name and birthplace of mother.
Place and date of parents' marriage.
Signature, description and residence of informant.
Signatures of witnesses if entry a correction of a former entry.
When registered, and signature of registrar.
Name of child, if added or altered after registration.

From 1912:
Date and place of birth
Sex and first names of child.
Name, age, occupation and birthplace of father.
Name, surname and maiden name, age and birthplace of mother.
Date and place of parents' marriage.
Previous issue of existing marriage, and whether living or dead.
Signature, description, and residence of informant.
Signature of witnesses if entry a correction of a former entry.
When registered and signature of registrar.
Name of child, if added or altered after registration.

What appears on a marriage certificate?

From 1854-1880:
Place and date of marriage.
Name, age, occupation and marital status of groom.
Name, age and marital status of bride.
Names and residences of the witnesses.
Name of officiating minister/priest.

From 1880:
Place and date of marriage.
Name, age, occupation, marital status, birthplace and residence of groom.
Name, age, marital status, birthplace and residence of bride.
Names and occupations of fathers of both parties.
Names and maiden name of mothers of both parties.
Names and residences of the witnesses.
Name of officiating minister/priest.

What appears on a death certificate?

Prior to 1875:
Date and place of death.
Name, sex, age, and rank/occupation of deceased.
Cause of death.
Description and residence of informant.
Date of registration and signature of registrar.

From 1875-1912:
Date and place of death.
Name, sex, age and rank/occupation of deceased.
Causes of death, duration of last illness, name of medical attendant.
When last seen by medical attendant.
Name and occupation of father, name and maiden name of mother.
When and where buried.
Name and religion of minister, or name of witness.
Birthplace of deceased and how long in New Zealand.
Marriage details of deceased:
Place of marriage, age at marriage and name of spouse.
If issue living, state number and sex.
Signature, description and residence of informant.
Date of registration and signature of registrar.

From 1912:
Date and place of death.
Name, sex, age, occupation and usual place of residence of deceased.
Causes of death, intervals between onset and death, name of medical attendant.
When last seen by medical attendant.
Name and occupation of father.
Name and maiden name of mother.
When and where buried.
Name and religion of minister, or name of witness.
Birthplace of deceased and how long in New Zealand.
Marriage details of deceased:
Place of marriage, age at marriage, name of spouse, age of widow if living.
If issue living, state ages of each, and sex.
If applicable, Maori blood and tribes of father and mother.
Signature, description and residence of informant.
Date of registration and signature of registrar.

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