Niue - Register Birth

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Procedure

1. After a child is born, the nurse will register the birth in the hospital log book (Birth Registers). A birth notification will be prepared and sent directly to the Civil Registry Office.
2. The child's parents will need to register the birth at the Civil Registry Office. Details will be entered directly into the Birth Register (hardcopy) and assigned a registry number.
3. The Registry office will advise the parents when they can come back to collect the Birth Certificate.
4. The certificate will be printed and the birth will be filed by the Registry Office by year (as single "births" file).
5. Certificate collected by family.

For Birth Off-Island

For a child born overseas, parents may choose to register the birth in Niue (in addition to the original birth registration) until the child is 2 years of age. This however is an optional process.

1. The child's parents must take the original birth certificate and the child's passport to the Registry Office.
2. Details will be entered directly into the Birth Register (hardcopy) and assigned a registry number.
3. The Registry office will advise the parents when they can come back to collect the Birth Certificate.
4. The certificate will be printed and the birth will be filed by the Registry Office by year (as single "births" file).
5. Certificate collected by family.

If you are outside Niue

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest Embassy of New Zealand in the country you are currently staying. The Embassy's consular section may be able to help you process your request to register the birth in Niue.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Address:
Niue Public Service Building,
Fonuakula, Alofi, Niue

Justice Department
Phone: +683 4127

New Zealand - Embassies

Eligibility

Legally, all births in Niue are required to be registered. Niueans who give birth overseas are also able to register the birth of their child in Niue when they return up to the age of 2 years.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information on how to register the birth of a child in Niue.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Birth registration ensures access to key rights such as education, citizenship and travel documents.

External Links

http://prism.spc.int/images/VitalStatistics/Niue_VITAL_STATISTICS_REPORT-1.pdf

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