Uruguay established a civil registry system in 1877 to record vital events like births, deaths, and marriages, marking the beginning of official birth registration. This occurred during a period of separation of church and state in the late 19th century. Before 1877, birth registration in Uruguay was likely handled by the Catholic Church, as was common in many countries at the time. The establishment of the civil registry was a significant step towards a modern, secularized system of vital records management.
Birth, Marriage & Death
