Category Archives: Civil Registration

How to order a Spanish birth certificate?

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

One of the most common questions I usually get when discussing genealogy is “how can I get my ancestor’s birth certificate from Spain?”. The procedure is actually pretty straight-forward and it usually only takes a few days – if you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Civil Registration, Genealogy, Spain | 28 Comments

Beware of names!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

If, like me, you have ever had trouble locating an ancestor’s name knowing you are looking in the right place, you will know how frustrating it is to hit a brick wall. Hopefully this article may offer some further guidance. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Civil Registration, Galicia, Genealogy, Illegitimacy, Ireland, Marriage, Spain, Who Do You Think You Are? | 1 Comment

Understanding Spanish Birth Certificates

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

One of biggest challenges we face when researching our ancestry or anybody else’s is the language barrier. There are many online tools that help overcome these barriers – from online translation tools to common phrases which are used in such … Continue reading →

Posted in Andalucía, Birth, Civil Registration, Death, Genealogy, Jaén, Marriage, Spain, Women | 13 Comments