Montserrat - Obtain Birth Certificate

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Procedure

1. You obtain a copy of a birth certificate by going to the General Registry Office between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. every day, except Sundays and holidays.
   On Saturdays, you may come in to the office from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.
2. Do not forget to bring a valid identification, you may be asked to present this to confirm your identity and to make sure that you have the right to obtain a copy of the birth certificate.
3. Pay the application fee and wait for instructions from the Registrar regarding when can you comeback to collect the certificate.

If you are outside Montserrat

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest British embassy in the country you are currently staying. The Embassy's consular section will be able to help process your request to obtain a copy of a birth certificate.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of the Registrar
Phone : 664-491-2454/2455
Government Listings

Consular Department
Tel: (664) 491-2365
email: [email protected]

British Embassies - Directory

Eligibility

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Fees

Birth Certificate: $50.00

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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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

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

Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a copy of a birth certificate in Montserrat.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

A Birth Certificate states the name and sex of a person, it also indicates the time and place of birth, it is issued after the birth is registered with the Civil Registry Office.

A copy of the birth certificate is often needed when you apply for a passport, a driver license or a marriage license.

External Links

Registration of Births and Deaths Act
Government of Montserrat

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