Peruvian archives

[scottishlad]

I’m trying to find somebody born in Peru in the 1930’s, however when accessing the Peruvian archives I’m not getting any results. I don’t think I’m using it properly (or maybe aren’t even on the correct website). Does anybody know the best place to look for birth records from Peru? Specifically Lima? Thanks!

[Erato]

What Peruvian archives are you referring to?

[scottishlad]

What Peruvian archives are you referring to?

AGN? "Archivo General De La Nacion". I went to online services, then to "Consultation of historical documents online". However I don't think I'm using it right or if this is even the correct place to look.

I've tried Ancestry and Family Search and FindMyPast...etc. but to no avail. That's why I'm thinking I may have to go to the source and see if there's something there. I know his name, exact date of birth and where. I didn't think it would be an issue finding it.

[Erato]

FamilySearch has a lot of Peruvian records.  Have you checked those?  Do you know what Departmento he was born in?  A departamento is more less the equivalent of a state.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01syy/

If you're looking for a birth, marriage and/or death certificate, the relevant Peruvian agency is the Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil (RENIEC).

https://www.reniec.gob.pe/portal/registroCivil.htm

[scottishlad]

FamilySearch has a lot of Peruvian records.  Have you checked those?  Do you know what Departmento he was born in?  A departamento is more less the equivalent of a state.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01syy/

If you're looking for a birth, marriage and/or death certificate, the relevant Peruvian agency is the Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil (RENIEC).

https://www.reniec.gob.pe/portal/registroCivil.htm

Thank you I will check these. Unfortunately I only have the visa he used to enter the US and it only lists Lima as place of birth, nothing more specific.

[scottishlad]

FamilySearch has a lot of Peruvian records.  Have you checked those?  Do you know what Departmento he was born in?  A departamento is more less the equivalent of a state.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01syy/

If you're looking for a birth, marriage and/or death certificate, the relevant Peruvian agency is the Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil (RENIEC).

https://www.reniec.gob.pe/portal/registroCivil.htm

This is the last known address listed however, couldn’t say if that’s where he was born or not (not that I can even make out the first word however. Something 358?)

[scottishlad]

FamilySearch has a lot of Peruvian records.  Have you checked those?  Do you know what Departmento he was born in?  A departamento is more less the equivalent of a state.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01syy/

If you're looking for a birth, marriage and/or death certificate, the relevant Peruvian agency is the Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil (RENIEC).

https://www.reniec.gob.pe/portal/registroCivil.htm

Doesn't come up in the first link. Second link seems like it's more for people living looking for copies of their records, not really a database for genealogy. It's just so odd I can't find anything.

[Erato]

I don't know about that address.  Possibly J Ica 358 as an abbreviation of Jirón Ica.  In Perú, jirón = street.

[Erato]

The RENIEC website has a contact facility.  You could try writing to them to see if there is any way to get the information you are after.  If you don't speak Spanish, write in English.  They probably have someone in the office who can handle an inquiry in English as long as you use simple, straight forward sentences.  Make it clear that you are writing from abroad, that you are not a Peruvian citizen and that you are seeking the information for family history purposes.

https://www.reniec.gob.pe/portal/Principal.htm

at the bottom of the home page:  Contáctenos
in the far left column:  CONSULTAS RENIEC

in the form:
Asunto:  Registros Civiles
Escriba Aquí:  write out your question in the box
Nombre y Apellido:  your full name
email:  your email adress
Doc. Identidad:  leave it blank
Teléfono:  your phone #

Alternatively, if you happen to live near a Peruvian embassy or consulate, you could make a personal visit and ask them how to proceed.

I once had occasion to make inquiries at the Chilean embassy here in Quito on behalf of another RootsChatter.  The embassy personnel were extremely helpful, to the extent of hauling out their daily log books from the 1940s in an effort to find information on the person of interest.   Unfortunately, we didn't find any record of him though they made every effort to help.