Registrar General – RGD

The **Registrar General’s Department is Jamaica’s official civil registry, responsible for recording and maintaining vital life events including birth, death, marriage, adoption, and legal name changes.
It serves as the central authority for identity documentation and genealogical records, supporting individuals, families, and institutions across Jamaica and the diaspora.

📋 SERVICES
Civil Registration

Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Adoption Records

Legal Identity Services

Deed Poll (Name Change)
Record Corrections
Late Registration

Marriage Services

Registry Weddings
Marriage Officer Licensing

Genealogy & Research

Family History Searches
Historical Records Access (OuttaMany Programme)

Additional Services

Certified Copies
Mobile Registration Units