Tanzania - Replace (Duplicate) Lost Birth Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for replacing lost birth certificate is available in Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency contact link
2. Applicant must provide all information that are requested in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the renewal can be done within 1 week.
8. Applicant will be notified regarding the availability of renewal documents by concerned authorities.
9. Applicant can visit the office after getting the notification for collecting their renewed birth certificate.
10. If there is no information regarding the license is provided, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.
    

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Required Documents

• Birth Certificate photocopy
• Parent National ID
• Applicant ID Card
• Authorization Letter
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Registration Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Rita tower, Simu St, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 222 924 180
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

Any Individual born in Tanzania and lost their birth certificate or damaged are eligible.

Fees

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

Birth Certificate is valid forever.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Processing Time for this procedure is 1 week.

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Instructions

• Applicant has to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
• Applicant must make sure to provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  

Required Information

• Applicant Name
• Child’s Name
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s Name
• Place of Birth
• Relevant dates of birth and registration
• Date of Issue if possible
• ID Card of the parent
• Authorization letter
  

Need for the Document

Birth certificate is a necessary document that can be used for various purposes. So, if the birth certificate is lost or damaged, then, they have to apply and get the new birth certificate.

Information which might help

• Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency is responsible for providing birth registration and death registration.
• RITA also provides duplicate birth certificates.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Birth certificate can be used as a proof of identity.

External Links

RITA link

Others

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