Registry office is a term that is used to describe a government office that is responsible for maintaining official records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. There are several synonyms for this term, depending on the location and jurisdiction. In the United States, the term used is generally Vital Records Office or Bureau of Vital Statistics. In the United Kingdom, it is commonly referred to as a Register Office, while in Ireland, it is often called the General Register Office. Other synonyms include Civic Center, City Hall, Department of Health, and Bureau of Records. No matter the name, these offices perform a crucial function in maintaining accurate and official records of life events.