Vatican City Genealogy

Guide to Vatican City ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Country Information
Vatican City is an ecclesiastical state in Europe surrounded by Italy. It is governed by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The official language is Italian.

Getting Started
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 * How to Find Birth Records
 * How to Find Marriage Records
 * How to Find Death Records

Vatican City Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Vatican City research. Direct genealogical queries to: Registry and Notary Office Ufficio Legale Governatorato della Città del Vaticano 00120 Citta del Vaticano Telephone:(39 6) 6982
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FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Italy Family History Centers