How can you find out if someone has died in South Australia?
You may be able to find information about a death in newspaper personal notices or news reports on Trove. The State Library holds South Australian newspaper obituaries 1836-1900 which includes name of the deceased, place and date of death, full newspaper reference and BDM Registry reference.
How do I find birth records in South Africa?
The Department of Home Affairs is the Official custodian of birth records in South Africa, and the National Archives holds the birth registers for anything more than 50 years ago and can include records as early as 30 years ago.
Are birth records public in Australia?
Most Australian States and Territories publish indexes to ‘historic’ births, deaths and marriages registered in their respective jurisdictions.
How do I find marriage records in South Africa?
You will need your South African ID number in order to use this facility. You can also sms the letter M followed by your ID number (example: M 5001010050080) to 32551 A reply sms will be sent back to your cellphone to confirm your marital status and the date of your marriage.
How do you find out if someone has died in Australia?
The easiest and safest way to find out if someone has died in Australia is to search Australia’s most trusted destination for death, funeral and tribute notices in print and online – My Tributes. You can still find local, recent death notices in your local newspaper.
Is there a death register in South Africa?
Deaths are registered at the Department of Home Affairs. Information on how to obtain a death certificate is available on the Services section of this website in all South African official languages.
How do I find out if someone is married in South Africa?
How do you ask if someone is still alive?
What if I want to ask “is the king still alive?”? Pretty much the same answer. “Still alive” is a fairly neutral and polite way of asking the question. “How is the king?” also works.
Where can I find information about births and deaths in SA?
Information about births, deaths, marriages, relationships and families in South Australia can be found on SA.GOV.AU Access common resources and downloads in our resource centre.
Where can I find marriage records in South Africa?
State Records SA – records of state and local government. Births, Deaths and Marriages do not provide an online search facility but they do provide certificates which may help you research your family history. Anyone has access to: marriage certificates more than 75 years old.
Do I need a new birth certificate in South Australia?
All Australian certificates are now printed on new security paper. You don’t need a new certificate unless your information has changed. Contact Births, Deaths and Marriages for more information. Babies born in South Australia must be registered with Consumer and Business Services (CBS) within 60 days of their birth.
When did birth records start in South Australia?
Finding birth records in South Australia 1836-1842 Official birth registration was introduced in South Australia in 1842. The main record of children born before 1842 is the baptismal register of Holy Trinity (Anglican) Church.