Each state has a Principal Registry. However, since it can take 5 to 10 years for
events to be passed to that source, documents are not generally requested from that
source. The number, book and year the document was filed is needed to obtain a copy
of the registration.
Chief Civil Authority (Jefe Civil) in the district in which the event occurred, or in Caracas, the Parish Judge (Juez
de Parroquia) in the parish in which the event occurred
Varies — 2000/3000 Bolivars and more.