MIRAMAR- Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis and the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) in Jamaica has announced that a Jamaica Diaspora Outreach event will be held on March 20 from 4:30-8:00 pm at the Multi-Service Complex located at 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33023.
The RGD visit will facilitate applications for Agency services including Certificates for Birth, Death and Marriage; Genealogical Research (‘Family Tree’ service), Registry Wedding and Record Updating which includes Correction of Errors, Late Registration, Addition of Father’s Particulars and Late Entry of Name. Vital information on products and procedures will also be disseminated and all relevant concerns that persons may have will be addressed.
Vice Mayor Davis believes that, “Oftentimes face to face meetings are better than email and phone calls due to the variety and complexity of issues that people contend with in their lives. This effort provides some relief, thus enhancing the quality of life of many of our residents.”
The list of venues from which the Agency will operate in the United States and cost of its services are listed on the Agency’s website (www.rgd.gov.jm). Payment will only be accepted in the form of cash (United States dollars) and International Money Order. Persons desirous of accessing the Agency’s services are encouraged to pre-register by sending their name, mobile telephone number, general area of residence and type of service required to [email protected] , however pre-registration is not a requirement.
It is also important that persons who plan to access Record Updating Services complete the relevant forms from the RGD’s website and ensure that the supporting documents requirement is met. In the event that guidance or additional information is needed, the Agency will provide this via the email address stated above or by telephone (876) 619-1260 extensions 6111-3, 6116 and 6107.
