A Outtamany Search (formerly Genealogical Research) is an investigation to discover a person’s family background that gives historically information about the family lineage. The Research can tell a story about a family and provide factual evidence on the cause(s) of death through generations. It can identify the actual origin of a family and discover family members that are unknown. The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offers Outtamany Search (formerly Genealogical Research) at an affordable cost to all persons interested in identifying their family history.
All persons interested in using the Outtamany Search (formerly Genealogical Research) facility are required to complete an application form. The applicant will indicate the number of generations they wish to include in the search (how far back they want to go) names, places and dates of birth, places and dates of death, and places and dates of marriage, for as many parents, grandparents and great grandparents. NIRA will subsequently carry out its investigations by conducting interviews, visiting previous residences, visiting final resting places, checking NIRA’s records database (repository of indices of all vital events) and conducting other index searches.
A Outtamany Search (formerly Genealogical Research) may be conducted and results are prepared within 4 weeks of payment. To trace one’s family history, the applicant must ensure that the application form is accurately completed and as much information that is available is provided to the Research unit. At the end of the search the applicant will receive, via email or mail, a report of all the findings. A family tree, which is a graphical structure of the family line, can be provided at an additional cost, and a family member’s certificate can be purchased for events occurring before 1879.
