Mauritius - Obtain Certificate of Registration to a Minor Child

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Certificate of Registration to a Minor Child, the applicant has to approach the Defence and Home Affairs Division in Mauritius - Contact link
2. The Applicant should download the application form from this link. link
3. The Applicant must fully complete the form and sign it in the presence of an authorized officer from the Defence and Home Affairs Division to be considered for the certificate.
4. The applicant is required to attach the required documents such as the original birth certificate, passport and a copy of parent’s identity card and they can be found under the “Required Document” section of this page.
5. The applicant should also include a signed declaration from the parents of the minor child attesting to their permission for the applicant to act as the legal guardian of the child, as well as their agreement to the terms of the guardianship.
6. The Applicant should take care to ensure that all information submitted is accurate, current, and complete, as any mistakes or omissions may have an adverse effect on the outcome of their application.
7. A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. Once the application has been submitted, the officer will thoroughly review the form and ensure that all documents accompanying the form are valid and correct.
9. Upon confirmation that all requirements have been satisfied, the officer will then issue the Certificate of Registration to the Minor Child, thus formally recognizing the child's legal existence and providing the child with the necessary documentation to access services and other important resources.
10. The processing time for obtaining a Certificate of Registration to a Minor Child is two to three weeks.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Full/Unabridged Birth certificate of minor child (duly apostilled if child was born abroad);
• Full/Unabridged Birth certificates of parents or guardian (duly apostilled);
• Marriage certificate of parents (if applicable, duly apostilled if marriage was celebrated abroad);
• Mauritius National Identity Card and Passport of Mauritian parent/s;
• First five pages of minor’s passport (passport valid for at least 6 months);
• The certificate of registration or naturalization of the child’s parent, if the latter is a Mauritian citizen by
• registration or naturalization;
• Residence permit of minor in Mauritius;
• Attestation letter from minor’s school in Mauritius;
• The certificate of foreign nationality of the child’s parent (if applicable); and
• Photocopies of References’ Mauritius National Identity Card

Office Locations & Contacts

Defence and Home Affairs Division


Prime Minister's Office
Level 4th floor, New Government Centre,
Port Louis,
Republic of Mauritius .
Tel : 201 2409
Fax : 212 9393
Email : pmo@go [vmu.org Link]
Contact link: Contact link


Passport and Immigration Office (Residence Permit Section)
Address: 8th Floor, Sterling House, 9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street,
Port-Louis
Tel: +(230) 210 9319 and +(230) 210 9312
Fax: +(230) 210 9322
Email: [email protected]
Contact link: Contact link

Eligibility

• In Mauritius, a minor child can be registered with the Civil Status Office if they are under the age of 16.
• The child must have two legal parents and at least one of them must be a Mauritian citizen.
• The parents of the minor must provide a valid birth certificate, the parents’ marriage certificate, the parents’ national identity cards, and a valid passport for the minor.

Fees

• A fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• A Certificate of Registration issued under the Mauritius Citizenship Act is valid for an indefinite period, but it should be kept safely as no duplicate is issued in case of loss.

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

• The processing time for obtaining a Certificate of Registration to a Minor Child is two to three weeks.

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Instructions

• To obtain a Certificate of Registration to a Minor Child in Mauritius, an application needs to be made to the Defence and Home Affairs Division.
• The application must be accompanied by the child’s birth certificate, a copy of the parents’ Mauritian identity cards, and a notarized letter of consent from the non-applying parent.
• The application can be made at the nearest Regional Health Office or at the Defence and Home Affairs Division.
• Once the application is approved, the Certificate of Registration to a Minor Child will be issued and can be collected from the respective office.

Required Information

• Name of Minor Child
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Gender
• Name of Father
• Name of Mother
• Details of Parental Guardianship
• Date of Arrival in Mauritius
• Place of Residence in Mauritius
• Details of Documentary Evidence of Parental Guardianship
• Name and Address of Person or Organisation Responsible for Guardianship
• Purpose for which Registration is Required
• Date of Application
• Signature of Applicant (Parent/Guardian)
• Signature of Counter Signatory (if Applicable)
• Signature of Authorised Officer

Need for the Document

• The Certificate of Registration to a Minor Child is an important document that is needed to establish a legal identity and nationality for a minor child in the country.
• This document is necessary for the minor to be able to access certain services, such as education, health care, and employment.
• It also serves as proof of age, which is required to obtain a Mauritian passport.
• Furthermore, it also serves as proof of residence and can be used as an identification document in other countries.

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