Costa Rica implemented civil birth registration in 1888. Earlier records were kept by Catholic parishes, especially during the colonial period. The Civil Registry manages modern records, while church archives remain a key resource for historical data.
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- Costa Rica, Birth Index, 2011-2015 638,221 records
- Costa Rica, Baptisms, 1700-1915 454,534 records
