Birth Certificates

The birth certificate serves as the official document to confirm the birth of a newborn and is issued by the local authority where the mother resides or registers her permanent address. If a child is abandoned, the certificate is issued by the authority in the area where the child is discovered. It is essential to register the birth within 30 days from the date of birth to obtain a birth certificate.

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This registration process can be carried out by the child’s family members or any individual if the child has been abandoned.

The application for obtaining a birth certificate includes the following:

1 - Documentation that validates the birth of the child. This may include a Birth Evidence Certificate issued by the healthcare facility where the child was born, or a sworn statement from a witness if the birth occurred outside a medical facility. In the absence of a witness, the parents can provide a self-authored statement affirming the child's birth.

2 - Marriage Certificate of the parents (if applicable).

3 - Family residence book or temporary residence certificate of the mother. For abandoned children, these documents will be supplanted by a report detailing the child's circumstances.

4 - Identification document or equivalent proof of identity for the individual registering the child. Local authorities will process the application and issue the birth certificate to the child on the same day. The application is typically free of charge; however, if expedited processing is desired, a small fee may be required for quicker service.