Peru - Obtain Birth Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Obtain a Birth Certificate, the applicant has to approach the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Ensure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further and all the updates on the application status will be notified through email or by SMS.
11. Once the birth certificate is processed and ready for collection, visit the civil registry office again to pick it up. The applicant may need to present identification or proof of application when collecting the document.
12. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

If you are outside Peru

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

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Required Documents

• Written request for the certificate
• Proof of identity

Office Locations & Contacts

RENIEC - Registro Nacional de Identificacion y Estado Civil
Jr. Bolivia 109, Torre Centro Cvico - Lima
Central Telefnica
(511) 315-2700
(511) 315-4000

Peru Embassies

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Fees

Birth Certificate : less than 10 soles

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

• Full name (correct spelling)
• Date of birth
• Names of parents

Need for the Document

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

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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://larepublica.pe/sociedad/699411-partida-de-nacimiento-reniec

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