Mauritius - Apply for Duplicate (Lost, Stolen, Damaged) Birth Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Duplicate (Lost, Stolen, Damaged) Birth Certificate, the applicant has to approach the nearby Civil Status Division 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 officer.
7. The applicant will be required to provide the applicant’s fingerprints to the designated officer for verification purposes.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. 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.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the application is processed and approved, the applicant will be issued a duplicate birth certificate. This certificate serves as a replacement for his/her lost, stolen, or damaged original birth certificate.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 wees or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• A copy of national ID card or passport
• A police report in case of loss or theft of the original birth certificate.
• A copy of your national identity card or passport.
• Any other identification documents that might be required.
• Two recent passport-sized photographs
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Office Locations & Contacts

Civil Status Division
Address: 7th Floor,
Emmanuel Anquetil Building
Port Louis
Phone Number: 201 1727
Fax Number: 00230 211 2420
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Duplicate (Lost, Stolen, Damaged) Birth Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Gender
• Details of parents
• Occupation

Need for the Document

• A duplicate birth certificate is a copy of an original birth certificate that is issued when the original is lost, stolen, or damaged. It is a legal document that is used to prove the applicant’s identity and citizenship.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A duplicate birth certificate is a valuable document that the applicant should keep safe. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as applying for a passport, a driver's license, or a job.

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