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Creation of Registrar General
- When
- 1836-1837
- Where
- United Kingdom
The post of Registrar General was created by the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1836, with registration beginning in 1837, establishing the civil registry system.
The General Register Office became the government agency responsible for recording vital records such as births, deaths, and marriages. The director of this office is titled Registrar General. The post was created by the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1836, and registration began in 1837.
Sources
- General Register Office Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-18
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