Late registration of births is highly discouraged. However, if not registered, you are required to fill and submit registration form in person at a Civil Registration Department offices near you. This is How to apply for Late registration of births in Kenya
The late registration of birth certificate form b3 caters for all the births in Kenya that have not been registered within six months from the date of the birth of the child. The registration of people in Kenya is handled through the office of the president in Kenya through the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government of Kenya with liaise with the Immigration and Registration of persons. It is through the acknowledgement that it is the right of a child to a name that the Department of Immigration strives to offer quality and prompt solutions to all Kenyans applying for late registration. Some might be wondering why it is important to register for birth in Kenya. Well the birth certificate once acquired almost ties to all the operations in the life of the child while living in Kenya. The Births and Deaths Registration Act Cap 149 Laws of Kenya is the law governing body that is responsible for the registration of births in Kenya. Here is a breakdown of some of the crucial rights and practical needs that accrue with the birth certificate:
The applicant will be vetted first for the registration to be effected.
Requirements to get this service include the following;
1. Clinic card/ antenatal card/birth notification
2. Religious Certificate
3. ID’s for both parents/Death Certificate if parents are deceased
4. School leaving certificates/ letter from school
5. ID cards for adult applicants (over 18years)
6. Any other document as may be requested by the registrar
Persons who qualify for this service include:
1. Parents/ guardians of a newly born baby
2. Rescue centers/ children’s homes taking charge of the child
3. Individual adults themselves
| Cost: | Kshs. 90 or Kshs. 130 (Depends on assessment)nt) |
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| Timelines: | 10 days |
For more information call Huduma Contact Centre: +254 (020) 6900020
Or visit nearest Huduma Centre
Or Contact:Department of Civil Registration
Hass Plaza 4th Floor, Lower Hill Road,
P.O Box 49179- 00100 Nairobi
Tel; +254-20-2714987/8
Email; director@crd.go.ke
Fax; 2714989
