Venezuela - Obtain Birth Certificate

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Procedure

1. Duplicates of a certificate may be issued in case of loss, theft or destruction. They may also be issued in case of deterioration. To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate, go to your local civil registry office. Note: Contact information provided below.
2. Do not forget to bring a valid identification. The registry personnel may ask for your ID in order to confirm your identity and make sure that you have the right to obtain the certificate.
3. When you submit your request make sure that you have provided these important details which will make searching for the record easier:
   1. name on the certificate
   2. date of birth
   3. place of birth
   4. name of the parents
4. Pay the application fee and wait for instructions from the Registrar regarding when can you comeback to collect the certificate.

If you are outside Venezuela

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest diplomatic representation of Venezuela 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 application
• Valid identification

Office Locations & Contacts

Offices and Units of the Civil Registry

Venezuelan Embassies and Consulates

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Eligibility

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

Required Information

• Name on the certificate
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Name of the parents

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Need for the Document

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

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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

Comision de Registro Civil Y Electoral

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