If you were planning to apply for a birth certificate online in Kenya, stick around for a while. And we will show you how to apply for a birth certificate on ecitizen.
Before we proceed, let first understand the importance of applying for a birth certificate and the requirements for applying for a birth certificate.
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What Is The Importance Of Having a Birth Certificate In Kenya ?
The birth certificate is used to prove one’s identity and nationality and comes in handy when acquiring government documents such as National Identification Card (I.D), Passport, Visa application.
What Are The Requirements For Birth Certificate Application In kenya ?
- Scanned copy of birth notifcation
- Scanned copy of the national I.D for applicant above 18 years ( Late registration)
- Scanned copy of the parents I.D
- For replacements,scanned copy of the original birth certifcate
- Mpesa payment of kshs.180
How To Apply For a Birth Certificate Online In Kenya
How To Apply For Birth Certificate On ecitizen
STEP BY STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
How To Apply For Birth Certificate on ecitizen
How To Apply For Birth Certificate on ecitizen
Total Time: 10 minutes
Log on to ecitizen portal.
Click on Service and further click on Civil registration services and birth certificate.
Enter Your Credential
Enter your I.D number or Email and Password
Making Application
Click on the make application button
Click on the birth certificate
Applying birth certificate on ecitizen
Click on the birth certificate
Click on the application for the child current birth certificate
From the three options, click on the option highlighted
Click on apply now
Ensure that the necessary attachments are in PDF
Choose the appropriate choice
Step 1-Choose the details on the drop-down menu as shown above.
Step 2 – Choose county of birth, Enter notification No, attach the pdf format birth notification, child’s name, date of birth, and gender.
Enter parent details
Still under step 2-Enter the appropriate detail of the other parent if not a single parent.
Review Your Entry
Enter submit after reviewing the details
Payment
Choose the preferred payment method and proceed to make payment
Preview of the birth certificate application
Application preview
What Is a Late Birth certificate Registration?
Any birth that has not been registered or notification not done with the immigration department within 6 Months is considered late registration.
What Are The Documents Required For Late Birth Registration
1.National ID Card.
2.Copies of your parents National ID Cards, birth certificates, or passports.
3.In the absence of your parents national I.D a printout from the National Registration Bureau will suffice
4.Class 8 of Form 4 leaving certificate
5.An employer letter indicating the date of birth
6.Baptismal card
7. Duly filled application for registration of late birth
