Bahamas - Apply for Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application in Form to the Births Section of the Registrar General’s Department Link to Contact
2. The Applicant can obtain the form from the office.
3. Complete the application form with all details.
4. After filling all the details, submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to Births Section of the Registrar General’s Department.
5. The Clerk at the Registrar General’s Department will check the births registry database for the person’s information (Name, DOB, Parent’s name, Island of Birth). If the information is found on the register it is printed on the certificate.
6. The certificate is signed by a Senior Officer or the Registrar.
7. The Applicant will then receive a certified copy of the birth certificate.

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Required Documents

• Application Form

Office Locations & Contacts

Births Registration
Section Registrar General’s Department
Cor. of Shirley and Charlotte Street
P.O. Box N 532 Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-9105/8957/9110
Fax. (242) 322-5553
Email. [email protected]
Opening Hours: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays.
Contact: Link

Eligibility

Anybody who requires a certified copy of birth certificate can apply.

Fees

A fee of BS$10.00 is charged for this service.

Validity

The certificate is valid forever.

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Processing Time

The process will take one to three working days.

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Required Information

• Name of the Institution of Birth
• Island Name
• Date of Birth
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s Name
• Mother’s Maiden Name
• Email of the applicant

Need for the Document

A birth certificate is required when a person needs to establish their age, claim social security benefits, apply for passport etc.

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