Barbados - Obtain a Birth Certificate

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Procedure

1. Visit the Registration Department, New Supreme Court Complex, Whitepark Road, St. Michael. Applications done in person before 11:30am are processed by 3pm on the day of application.
2. Obtain an application form. To download a birth certificate application form, click on this link: http://www.lawcourts.gov.bb/Documents/Application%20for%20Birth%20Certificate.pdf.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Mail the application to the Registration Department and accompany it by a Money Order for the processing fee.
5. Money Orders should be made out to the Registrar of the Supreme Court. Persons opting for this method of application should also enclose a self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage.
6. Applications must be completed in full and should be mailed to:
   The Registrar of the Supreme Court
   Registration Department,
   New Supreme Court Complex,
   Whitepark Road
   St. Michael.
   BARBADOS.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

The Registrar of the Supreme Court of Barbados
Registration Department
Coleridge Street
Bridgetown
Barbados, W.I.
Telephone: +1 (246)-426-3461
Fax: +1 (246)-426-2405

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade
1 Culloden Road,
St.Michael
Barbados, W.I.
BB14018
Telephone: (246) 431-2200
Fax: (246) 429-6652 / (246) 228-0838

Eligibility

Any person who wishes to obtain a birth certificate. Any person related to the owner of the birth certificate.

Fees

Applications are processed for a fee of BDS$1.00 for persons 60 years and over and a fee of BDS$5.00 for all others.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application for Birth Certificate: http://www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb/application-for-birth-certificate/

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

Applicant's Details

• name
• address
• national registration number
• signature

Details of Birth Certificate Required

• surname
• Christian names
• date of birth
• national registration number
• place of birth
• place of baptism
• parents' names

Need for the Document

The birth certificate is used to authenticate one's identity and nationality, and assist with obtaining government-issued identity documents.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Application for Birth Certificate: http://www.foreign.gov.bb/pageselect.cfm?page=110

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