Senegal - Obtain Life Certificate

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Procedure

1. To obtain a Life Certificate, an applicant must go to your local Civil Registry Office.
2. An applicant must be able to provide proof of identity, an extract from birth certificate or any evidence of the identity of the person.
3. Pay the application fee. Note: Application fee varies depending on the locality (from 75 to 500 FCFA).
4. The certificate will be issued on the same day.

Note: In case you have lost the Life Certificate, you will need to go through the same procedure to obtain a new one.

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Required Documents

Proof of identity, an extract from birth certificate or any evidence of the identity of the person.

Office Locations & Contacts

National Civil Status Office of Senegal
Centre national d'tat civil (CNEC)
Ministre de la Gouvernance Locale,
du Dveloppement et de l'Amnagement du Territoire (MGLDAT)

Address:
Dieuppeul Derkl
Alles Khalifa Ababacar Sy - Dakar

Telephone:
33 869 47 01

Telefax:
33 869 47 33

Eligibility

The following individuals may obtain a Life Certificate:

• The person concerned
• Administration
• Rights holders

Fees

Application fee varies depending on the locality (from 75 to 500 FCFA).

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

The certificate will be issued on the same day.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information on how you can obtain a Certificate of Life in Senegal.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

A Life Certificate is a piece of document, issued by the Office of the Civil State of Senegal, which certifies that a person is alive and well.

External Links

http://www.servicepublic.gouv.sn/index.php/demarche_administrative/demarche/1/247/7/56

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