How International Records Work
Some countries centralize records at the national level. Others decentralize to provinces, cantons, or municipalities. Access rules, fees, and online availability vary widely. Start with the country page below - we link directly to official government sources.
SearchSystems.net has tracked international public record sources since 1997.
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Africa
Asia
Middle East
Europe
Albania 3Andorra 5Austria 3Belgium 1Bosnia and Herzegovina 2Bulgaria 1Channel Islands 9Croatia 2Cyprus 2Czech Republic 7Denmark 3Estonia 1Finland 3France 1Germany 2Gibraltar 1Greece 1Hungary 3Iceland 1Ireland 6Isle of Man 6Italy 10Latvia 2Liechtenstein 1Lithuania 2Luxembourg 1Malta 1Monaco 1Netherlands 2Norway 3Poland 6Portugal 2Romania 2Russia 1Serbia 5Slovakia 5Slovenia 1Spain 2Sweden 3Switzerland 1Turkey 1Ukraine 3United Kingdom 35
North America
South America
Oceania
Australia (states & territories)
Australian Capital Territory 19New South Wales 14Northern Territory 7Queensland 9South Australia 4Tasmania 29Victoria 45Western Australia 20
New Zealand & Pacific Islands
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Last reviewed: May 25, 2026
