Bhutan - Register a Birth

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Procedure

1. Births should be registered with DCRC within 30 days from the time the child was born. In the event of failure to comply with the above timeline, parent(s)/guardian(s) will have to report in person to the DCRC HQ for registration.
2. Fill up and submit the application form No. BCRS-BR-01.
3. A consent letter from the Head of Household must be obtained first by the applicant, if he/she is not the child's parent.
4. Attach relevant documents as specified in documents required to the registration form.
5. The applicant will have to produce their CID/ SRP card in original during the registration process.
6. The birth registration certificate can be collected from CC/ DCRCO/ Thromde/ DCRC HQ.

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Required Documents

Documents required for Bhutanese citizens/SRP holders:

• Completed application form No. BCRS-BR-01
• Identification documents of parents
• Notification of birth (if delivered at hospital/BHU).
• Copy of marriage certificate, otherwise endorsement from the guarantor.
• Consent letter from the Head of Household if the applicant is not the child's parent.

Documents required for all other marriage cases & non-Bhutanese:

• Completed application form No. BCRS-BR-01
• Identification documents of parents
• Notification of birth (if delivered at hospital/BHU).
• Copy of marriage certificate, otherwise endorsement from the guarantor.

Documents required for Bhutanese citizens serving overseas in Bhutanese Embassies/Missions:

• Completed application form No. BCRS-BR-01
• Identification documents of parents
• Birth certificate issued by competent authority.
• Copy of Marriage certificate, otherwise statement confirming parentage of the child should be obtained from the Head of Chancery.
• Consent letter from the Head of Household if the applicant is not the child's parent.

Documents required for Bhutanese citizens/SRP holders studying/working/residing overseas:

• Completed application form No. BCRS-BR-01
• Identification documents of parents
• Birth certificate issued by competent authority.
• Copy of Marriage certificate, otherwise statement confirming parentage of the child should be obtained from the Head of Chancery.
• Consent letter from the Head of Household if the applicant is not the child's parent.

Note: For those applying through the Community Center (CC) operator, you must present your original CID/SRP card for verification purposes.

Office Locations & Contacts

Thimphu Thromde
Building Number 08
Gongdzin Lam, Thimphu: 11001-Bhutan
Contact Numbers

Phuentsholing Thromde
EPBAX 252168, 252759, 254645
FAX # 252882
DoR Building (PT& ADB)- EPBAX 251690, 252245
E-mail us : [email protected]

Gelephu Thromde Administration
Gelephu BHUTAN
Post Box No.184
Tel : +975 06 251289 / 251734
Fax : +975 06 251288
Email : [email protected]

SamdrupJongkhar Thromde

Contact Address:
Office of Thrompon
Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde
Po.Box no. 219

Samdrup Jongkhar: Bhutan
Telephone Number:
PABX: +975 7 251616, +975 7 251619, +975 7 251629
Fax: - +975 7 251770 (Thrompon), +975 7 251305 (General)

Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs
Department of Civil Registration and Census
Telephone : +975-2-322301/322015/325173
Address : Post Box No.133 ,Tashichho dzong,
Thimphu,Bhutan
MHCA Website
Citizen's Service Website

Eligibility

Any child born in Bhutan and children born to Bhutanese parents abroad may be registered in the civil registry.

Fees

• Registration in Free
• Except for the service charge payable at the community center, if the application is to be submitted at the Community Center (CC).

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application Form for Birth Registration

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Processing Time

Births will be included in the civil registry within 30 days from the date the application was submitted.

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Instructions

Registration forms may be submitted in the following offices:

• Community Center (CC)
• Dzongkhag Civil Registration and Census Office (DCRCO)
• Thromde Administration
• Department of Civil Registration and Census, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, (MOHCA)

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Blood Group
• Gender
• Mother Tongue
• Religion
• Place of Birth
• Dzongkhag
• Gewog/Thromde
• Village
• Country
• Bhutanese Zodiac Sign
• Citizenship By
• Residential Address
• Whom the new born is to be registered
• Details about the parents
• Documents submitted

Need for the Document

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External Links

• Citizens Services Website of Bhutan:

http://www.citizenservices.gov.bt/web/guest/birth-registration

http://www.citizenservices.gov.bt/web/guest/birth_registrtn_nonbhutanese

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