Registrar General’s Department (RGD)

Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is the official source for all vital events occurring in Trinidad and Tobago. As the sole custodian of the nation’s civil, land, and commercial records, we provide essential registration and certification services to citizens and stakeholders locally and internationally.

Our Registries

Civil Registry

Responsible for the registration and recording of life events, as well as the issuance of certified copies of vital records.

  • Births, Marriages, and Deaths
  • Adoptions
  • Muslim Divorces
Polymer Certificates: High-security issuance for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.

Land Registry

The sole custodian of all land records and instruments in Trinidad and Tobago.

  • Registration and Recording: Managing documents for Common Law and the Real Property Act (RPA).
  • PBRS Search Facility: Electronic searching of Deeds, Mortgages, Caveats, and Certificates of Title.
  • Certified Copies: Enhanced security with QR code verification.

Companies Registry

Providing oversight and registration services for the business community in adherence to international standards.

  • Entity Registration: Maintenance of Companies, Businesses, NPOs, and Trusts.
  • Compliance: Supervising compliance and conducting on-site inspections.
  • CROS: Digital platform for identity registration, signatures, and filing.

Tobago Sub-Office Updates

We are committed to improving service delivery at our Tobago location through:

  • Increased staffing and improved communication channels.
  • Significant infrastructure and service upgrades scheduled for 2025.

Key Stakeholders

Working in partnership to maintain data integrity:

Ministry of Health Immigration Division Elections and Boundaries National Insurance Board