My 3rd great grandparents were married in Tunis, Tunisia about 1840. I would like to request a copy of their marriage record, from the government, but I'm not sure where to inquire. I have read that the Bureau de l'Etat Civil in Tunis might be able to supply what I'm looking for, but I can't locate an address or website for them. If there is an alternate source or an easier way, please let me know. Can anyone point me in the right direction, or make a better suggestion? Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you.

Here's the answer to my question:

Follow this link for info: https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Tunisia:Church_Re... or just see below:

Obtaining copies of records
The actual church records are the property of the CAtholic Church of Tunisia. To obtain copies, follow these steps:

- send a written request to M. le Chancelier de la Prélature de Tunis, 4 rue d'Alger, 1000 Tunis, TUNISIE

- enclose the cost of 6.10 Euros per record requested

- Be patient. It may take several months to receive a reply.

Hi,

You need to include the exact record no for the event, along with the names of the person, persons, place etc.

I made a request recently (in french) and recieved a reply in less than a month.

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Am not sure if they do searches based on names and date only?

Best

John

Hi John,

I also had luck with them responding within a month's time. I've made several requests (all in English), some with the record number and some without, and they still searched for me. I think if you supply the record number and parish name, you'll probably have a better chance at success, but none-the-less, they'll still search without it.

For anyone wondering where you might find the record number and parish name, you can try searching the following database first, to gather basic information, and then write away to Tunis for the actual record. This database is in French: http://www.geneanum.com/

The above link will let you can search for records in Malta, Tunisia, and Sicily.

Best regards,
Frank

Hi Frank:

Can you help me understand how to proceed in this website http://www.geneanum.com/? Eventhough I am fluent in French, I am stuck. I get a small window that says:
Envoi actes --- Browse. What actes? I don't know. How do I obtain a record number?

I am baffled.

Hope you read me and can help me. Thank you.

Cordially,

Lucie

Hi Lucie,

Once you click on the link, it should open a separate window or navigate your current window to the website. I just tried using the link, and it worked for me. Once you are on the home page, just click on the country of your choice (Malta, Sicily, or Tunisia). For my example here, I'll click on Tunisie (Tunisia). After the page changes, on the right side of the page, you'll have a choice of clicking on Baptisms, marriages, sepultures, or Releves non transcrits (not sure what this one is). So, if you click on marriages (for instance), a database will come up with all of the names, but to narrow it down, just type in the name of your search in the appropriate box of the column of your choice, whether it be for surname, or first name or a combination of a few. I have had better success when I use less information for my search. And, keep in mind that the spelling might not be the same, so you can type just the first few letters of the name and hope that it pops up. Or, try different variations of the name. That should work. Once you find the names that you are looking for, the record number should be to the far right side of the report (for the line that you need), just after the parish name. I wish you luck. Let me know if you have better success.

Best regards,
Frank

Thank you Frank for your prompt and helpful response.

So the number to use is the one appearing in the column, at right, titled "Repertoire".

Am I right in saying that all requests for copies of documents must be sent to:

M. le Chancelier de la Prélature de Tunis
4 rue d'Alger
1000 Tunis, TUNISIE

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Lucie

Hi Lucie,

You are very welcome. I'm just happy that I was able to help you and pay forward one of the many favors others have done for me.

You are correct about the report number. And, I would also include the parish name as well, to help narrow it down for them. The address is also correct. I would use the English word for Tunisa, though, instead of Tunisie. That might confuse one of our U.S postal workers before it even leaves our country.

Also, don't forget to include payment. I think the going rate is about $8 USD per request. As far as acceptable form of payment, though, that's rather in question at the moment. The first time I sent a personal bank check from the USA, and they accepted it; although, it took a very long time for them to process the payment (a few months). But now the last time I requested a document, they never cashed my next check. At the time I had to close my bank account and couldn't do so until they cashed it. So when I wrote to them to inquire, they offered to return my check, and asked for an U.S. postal order. However, when I went to the post office, I was informed that Tunisia can't process them, so they wouldn't give it to me. Now I've been going back and forth trying to figure out how I will be able to pay them. I certainly don't want to send cash (or Euro). So I'm having a bit of a quandary at the moment. I suppose I could always write them another check from my new bank, but not sure if U.S. checks cause them issues or not. Well, if you have any good ideas, I'd love to hear them. Because I owe them $8 now.

Good luck and I hope that you find what you're looking for.

All the best,
Frank

Hi Lucie,

You are very welcome. I'm just happy that I was able to help you and pay forward one of the many favors others have done for me.

You are correct about the report number. And, I would also include the parish name as well, to help narrow it down for them. The address is also correct. I would use the English word for Tunisia, though, instead of Tunisie. That might confuse one of our U.S postal workers before it even leaves our country.

Also, don't forget to include payment. I think the going rate is about $8 USD per request. As far as acceptable form of payment, though, that's rather in question at the moment. The first time I sent a personal bank check from the USA, and they accepted it; although, it took a very long time for them to process the payment (a few months). But now the last time I requested a document, they never cashed my next check. At the time I had to close my bank account and couldn't do so until they cashed it. So when I wrote to them to inquire, they offered to return my check, and asked for an U.S. postal order. However, when I went to the post office, I was informed that Tunisia can't process them, so they wouldn't give it to me. Now I've been going back and forth trying to figure out how I will be able to pay them. I certainly don't want to send cash (or Euro). So I'm having a bit of a quandary at the moment. I suppose I could always write them another check from my new bank, but not sure if U.S. checks cause them issues or not. Well, if you have any good ideas, I'd love to hear them. Because I owe them $8 now.

Good luck and I hope that you find what you're looking for.

All the best,
Frank

Hi Frank:

How about International Coupons Reponses? Sending them at least 3, maybe 4, I beleive it's the equivalent of more than 8 EU - my estimation.

Frank, if you are able to manage with the French language, I can give you some sites to help you with your researches.

As for my italien genealogy, I found nothing. Although one is probably from Corsica. I am looking for NENCIONI, CERVERA and PERRETI (the last one from Corsica).

Cordially,

Lucie