Birth and death records are maintained by village name.

Birth certificates for adopted children are filed under the child's new name. They can be identified by a “COA” or an “A” entry number on the birth certificate.

Show the following information on all requests for birth and death certificates:

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  Name of the individual and any other names used. (It is not unusual for Samoans to have several names in their lifetimes.);

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  Full names of both parents;

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  Date of the event; and

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  Village in which the event occurred (This is separate from the district in which the event occurred. A district can include several villages.)

Marriage and divorce records are maintained alphabetically under the groom's/husband's name.

Show the following information on requests for marriage and divorce records:

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  Full names of both parties (and other names they have used); and

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  Date when, and the village where, the event occurred.