Madagascar - Obtain a Birth Certificate

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Procedure

• Once you have registered the birth, your baby will be issued with a short birth certificate for free.
• If you register the birth in the area where it took place, youll receive a birth certificate straight away. If you register the birth in another area, youll receive a birth certificate in a few days.
• You can buy extra copies of the birth certificate, as well as full versions, from the register office at any time.
• To apply in person, you will need to attend the register office, bring payment and original proof of identity documents, and then complete a birth certificate application form. Your certificate will be posted to you depending on the register office attended.

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Required Documents

You should bring at least 1 form of identification when you go to the register office. You can bring:

• passport
• birth certificate
• deed poll
• driving licence
• proof of address (e.g. utility bill)
• Council Tax bill
• marriage or civil partnership certificate

You may need proof of paternity from the other parent before you give their details if they arent going to the register office with you.

Office Locations & Contacts

Directory of local authorities

Haute Matsiatra Region

Eligibility

Statements of birth should be made within twelve days of birth.

A BC birth certificate may be ordered by the following:

• The person who is the subject of the certificate.
• A parent of a child under 19 years of age, or if the child is incapable.
• A custodial guardian if the parent is incapable
• A person with written authorization from one of the above.
• An officer of any provincial government or the government in Madagascar who requires the certificate for discharge of official duties.
• Any other person who satisfies the Chief Executive Officer of the good faith of the person's cause for requiring the certificate.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

The birth certificate is drawn up immediately and signed by the declaring and the officer.

Required Information

The birth certificate should state the date, time and place of birth, sex and the names and surnames that are given the full name, age, place of birth, occupation and residence habitual father and mother and, where appropriate, name, occupation and residence of the registrant.

Need for the Document

The Birth Certificate is issued by the register office and is required as identification to apply for other important personal documents.

Information which might help

Not having a birth certificate means that a person is not recognised by the state. This limits access to education, employment opportunities and a host of other social services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Without a birth certificate, people are not only denied an identity but they may be denied access to certain rights and benefits. Children in need of special protections face even greater hardships when their births are not registered.

You can use a standard birth certificate as a proof of identity document for official purposes, such as claiming government benefits, enrolling a child in childcare or school, or getting a passport or driver licence.

External Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Districts_of_Madagascar

http://www.commerce.gov.mg/index.php/annuaire-des-pays-exportateur/73-annuaire-drc/2309-annuaire-des-autorites-locales-dans-la-region-haute-matsiatra

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Birth registration is the official recording of the birth of a child by a government office. It is a permanent record of the existence of a person before the law and it is customary to issue a birth certificate as proof. If the certificate is subsequently lost or damaged, it is usually possible to obtain another copy from the relevant government office. In some countries, the child is immediately registered by staff in the hospital or birthing centre where the child is born, or a parent travels at a later date to a government office to register the birth.