Saint Kitts and Nevis - Obtain Birth Certificate

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Procedure

1. You can go to the Registrar's Office and search and request for copies of a birth certificate. Make sure that you bring a valid identification in case the registry officer will need to verify your identity.
2. When you submit your request at the Registry Office make sure that you have provided these important details which will make searching for the record easier:
   1. Correct name (as given at the time of birth)
   2. Date of birth
   3. Parents' name
3. Pay for the certificate.
4. You will be informed by the Registrar when the certificate will be ready.

If you are outside St. Kitts & Nevis

1. Copies of certificates may be obtained by sending a signed letter of request to the Deputy Registrar General.
2. If possible, the person whose name appears on the certificate should be the one to sign the letter of request. Where this is not possible, the applicant should enclose documented proof of entitlement to request the certificate.
3. The signature of the person who is applying for the certificate should be witnessed by a notary public, solicitor, counsellor, Justice of the Peace, etc.
4. Enclose a Postal Order or Bank Draft issued in favour of the Registrar General in the amount of 5.00. The amount covers the cost of the certificate and postage.
5. Make sure that you have included this important information in your request:
   1. Correct name (as given at the time of birth)
   2. Date of birth
   3. Parents' name
   4. Full address to which you would like the certificate to be mailed.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

The Deputy Registrar General
Ministry of Health
Church Street
Basseterre
St. Kitts

Saint Kitts and Nevis - Embassies Overseas

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

Duplicates of a certificate may be issued in case of loss, theft or destruction. They may also be issued in case of deterioration.

Required Information

• Correct name (as given at the time of birth)
• Date of birth
• Parents' name

Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a copy of a birth certificate in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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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 you have registered the birth of a child.

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

External Links

http://www.stkittsnevisuk.com/download/2544_0001.pdf

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