How do I find my Irish baptism records?

If you locate a baptismal or marriage entry, use the National Library of Ireland collection of parish registers to identify the original entry to confirm the accuracy of the record you have found. Most entries on the various sites, Ancestry, Findmypast and RootsIreland will link to an image of the original register.

How do I find my baptism records Northern Ireland?

The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (www.proni.gov.uk) has freely available microfilm copies of almost all surviving records of all denominations for areas now in Northern Ireland, as well as a good number for areas in the border counties of Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan and Louth.

How do I find my baptism records UK?

The findmypast.co.uk Parish Records Collection has been created to help you find where and when a person was buried, married or baptised. As with any genealogical index, please use the parish records collection with care. The database is designed to be as easy as possible to search.

How do I get a copy of my baptismal certificate Ireland?

Applying for a certificate or copy in person or by post You can apply for a certificate or copy of a certificate in person in any Civil Registration Service. Some Civil Registration Services have a walk-in service. You need to phone and book an appointment for others.

Who keeps records of baptism?

Part 2 of 3: Many churches retain records of the baptisms that were conducted within their walls. You may be able to have them provide you a copy of your or your child’s baptismal record directly. Some churches may no longer retain copies of baptismal records from many years ago due to space restrictions.

Is there a baptism record?

A baptism record is any type of record that states the date and place an individual was baptised into a church. A birth record is any type of record or certificate that states the date and place an individual was born.

Can you find out if you have been christened?

Baptism records are kept on file at the local church where the event occurred. Unlike other major life events like marriage, birth and death, the government does not require official documentation of baptisms; hence, no public records exist to determine if a baptism took place.