Trinidad and Tobago - Obtain a Birth Certificate

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Procedure

In-Person

• You can apply in person at any of the offices, sub-offices or TTPost Outlet locations listed on page 2 of the application form.

Online

• If you apply for the computer-generated birth certificate at the Registrar General's Office, Port of Spain or at the sub-office in San Fernando you will receive the certificate on the same day of the application providing all information is verified as accurate. If you apply at any of the other sub-offices it will take a little longer.

By Mail

• If you are applying by mail, you must visit a designated TTPost outlet and complete an application form, providing all relevant information with respect to the application. For information on which TTPost Outlets offer this service, please see page 2 of the application form or contact the Registrar General's Office.
• Birth certificates are delivered to applicants through secure post. Incomplete application forms will be returned unprocessed.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

Registrar General's Department

Head Office
Registration House, 72-74 South Quay, Port of Spain
Tel: (868) 624-1660
(868) 625-9971

San Fernando
9 Leotaud Street
Tel: (868) 653-4858
(868) 657-7619
Fax:(868) 653-5407

Arima
Pennywise Building (2nd Floor),
10-10A Devenish Street
Tel/Fax:(868) 667-1700

Tobago
Caroline Building No.2
No. 11 Hamilton Street
Scarborough
Tel: (868( 639-3210
(868) 639-1330
Fax:(868) 639-2628

Point Fortin
Cor. Neverson & George Streets
Canaan Road
Tel: (868) 648 6715

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Eligibility

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Fees

The first issue of a computer-generated birth certificate is free of charge to each person. Each additional copy costs TT$25.00.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

http://www.legalaffairs.gov.tt/documentcentre/Application%20forms%20for%20Civil%20Certificates/Mail%20%20in%20Service%20Form%20Revised.pdf

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A birth certificate is an official certified copy of the registration data relating to the birth of a child. It is used as a document to assist in establishing an individual's identity. Birth Certificates are required for many purposes, such as acquiring a passport, driver's permit, marriage licence and school enrollment.

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