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Search the historical indexes

The registry offers a free online historical index search tool.

You can search the historical births, deaths and marriages indexes for all:

• births that occurred in Queensland between 1829 and 1914
• deaths that occurred in Queensland between 1829 and 1929
• marriages that occurred in Queensland between 1829 and 1929.

If you require a search of years after these, it will be necessary for you to apply to the registry. For restricted records, you will need to complete the relevant birth, death or marriage certificate application form.

If you have difficulty with the online historical index search tool, please email us.

Launch the online historical index search tool.

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