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Genealogical Research

Are you looking for information about people who used to live on Bonaire? The Civil Registry has personal data on file that you can request.

What does this product or service mean?

What should you pay attention to?

Not all data is publicly available due to privacy regulations.

You can request the following personal data from the Civil Registry:

  • Civil registry records: birth, marriage, and death certificates dating back to 1811.
    • Death certificates become public after 50 years;
    • Marriage certificates become public after 75 years;
    • Birth certificates become public after 100 years.
  • Population register: family records and other data from 1850 to 1997.

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When can you apply for this?

You may only request data that is public under privacy regulations.

How do you apply for this?

You can request a genealogical search from the Civil Affairs Department. To do so, make an appointment online.

You must pay a security deposit when you submit your request. A security deposit is money you pay in advance. You will receive this money back once the search is complete.

If there are additional costs associated with the search, they may be deducted from the security deposit. You will be refunded the remaining amount.

Who can you contact?

Civil Affairs
Adress: Kaya Neerlandia 40
Telephone: (+599) 715 5330
Email: info@bonairegov.com

Opening hours
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed

What does it cost?

The fee for requesting a family tree search is $33.50.

What do we do with your personal data?

When you submit a request or report, the Public Entity of Bonaire needs your personal data. The Public Entity of Bonaire handles your data with care.

The BES Personal Data Protection Act specifies how the Public Entity of Bonaire must do this.

The most important rules are:

  • The Public Entity of Bonaire only requests data necessary to process your request or report.
  • They record and process your data securely, confidentially, and with care.
  • Your data will only be used for the application or report, or for something directly related to it.
  • Your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the application or report.
  • Other organizations will only receive your data if required by law.
  • You may ask how your data is being used and what happens to it.
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