What is the English translation of the French phrase 'état civil'?

At large, "état-civil" means: civil registration. That includes: your date and place of birth, the name of your parents, your marital status, the name, date and place of birth of your children. In short form, especially in courts, the "état-civil" is the list of elements needed to establish your identity as an individual: first name, family name, date and place of birth.