Guam - Obtain a Birth Certificate

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Procedure

Apply by Mail:

1. To Obtain a Birth Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Department of Public Health and Social Services link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $50
9. Also, to verify current fees, the telephone number is 300-9263 | 300-9264 | 300-9265 | 300-9270.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. Once the process gets successful, the applicant will get the certificate from the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In Person:

1. To Obtain a Birth Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Department of Public Health and Social Services link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. The applicant has to make an appointment to submit the documents through the given email ID - [email protected].
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $5.00
10. Also, to verify current fees, the telephone number is 300-9263 | 300-9264 | 300-9265 | 300-9270.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further.
13. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
14. Once the process gets successful, the applicant will get the certificate from the office.
15. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

For requests submitted by mail:

• Written request
• Photocopy of your identification
• Self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Public Health and Social Services
Mailing Address
Rancare Commercial Building CBU Box 109
761 S. Marine Corp Drive
Tamuning, GU 96913
Email - [email protected].
123 Chalan Kareta, Mangilao, Guam
Contact - 96913-6304
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any Guam citizen who intends to Obtain a Birth Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

Birth Certificate: $5.00
Method of payment for on-island requests:

• Cash
• Credit Card (VISA and MasterCard)

Method of payment for off-island requests:

• Money order or cashiers check made payable to Treasurer of Guam

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

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

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A Birth Certificate states the name and sex of a person, it also indicate the time and place of birth, it is issued after registering a child's birth. A copy of the birth certificate is often required when you apply for procedures such as, getting a passport, a driver license or a marriage license.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

Link

Others

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