How To Apply for a Biometric Birth Certificate in Ghana

Obtaining a birth cert in Ghana used to be very stressful and could take months before you finally got it. Application for this document used to be an all-out battle  because applicants only apply when they sincerely need it for something important. These days, things have changed. Easy ways of getting it have evolved for the advantage of all Ghanaians. Did you know that it is now possible to do your application online? If this is something you are interested in, then kindly continue reading.

This article will give you a detailed overview on the different and easy ways on how you can apply for a Biometric Birth Certificate online in Ghana. If you are not a tech-suvvy and prefer to visit the nearest Births and Deaths Registry, we still have information for you.

What is a Birth Certificate? 

It can be defined as an official record that is created to register a person’s birth and identify them by name, place, date, and time of birth, as well as their parents’ details.

Who is responsible for Issuing Birth Certificates in Ghana? 

In Ghana, the Births and Deaths Registry is the body responsible for issuing this symbolic paper to citizens.

Why is it Necessary to get this document? 

You need it for/as:

• Identification
• legal Proof of Age 
• Proof of Citizenship
• Passport Registration 
• Most school Registrations 
• job applications 

Materials Needed to Apply for a Birth Certificate in Ghana

In the same way that every application demands proof of identity, so does this one. The following are some papers you must show to successfully apply. If you have at least one of these, you are good to go:

• Old Birth Certificate (if available)
• Baptismal Certificate
• Clinical Weighing card
• An affidavit from the parents of applicants who are below 18 years

What is the cost Involved?

It costs GHC 100. After Application, it takes a total of 14 working days to be ready.

How To Apply For A Biometric Birth Certificate In Ghana

There are two different ways of to request for your cert:

• Online
• In person (At any of the offices of the Births and Deaths Registry in the country)

Now that you know the two approaches to getting your paper, let’s discuss the processes involved:

• First and foremost, visit the E-service website via http://eservices.gov.gh/
• Under the featured categories, Click on Births, Deaths & Marriages
• On the next page, Click on Births and Deaths Registry 
• Click on Apply
• Then follow the instructions given to complete application.

In further applications, you may be required to fill out a form with these details:

• First Name(s)
• Last Name(s)
• Gender
• Age Group
• Country of Residence
• City
• Active Mobile Number
• Education
• Occupation
• Active Email Address

A confirmation message will be sent to your active email address after completion. The email sent will have a confirmation link, which you have to click on to confirm your E-service registration. Further Registration instructions will be given.

Applying through the Births and Deaths Registry Branches:

• Visit any branch of the Births and Deaths Registry in Ghana near you
• Request for a Birth Certificate
• You will be given a form to fill
• Afterwards you will be required to make payment
• You will then be asked to come back after sometime (about two weeks) for your certificate.

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About the Births and Deaths Registry

Act 301 of 1965 established the Births and Deaths Registry within the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, which is presently replaced by the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 2020 (Act1027). The primary goal of the Ghana Births and Deaths Registry is to provide accurate, timely, and trustworthy information on all births and deaths occurring in the country through their registration and certification. The Births and Deaths Registy is the only institution authorised by the constitution to issue birth and death certificates in Ghana.

Services Provided by the Registry 

• Early Birth Registration
• Late Birth Registration
• Extracts (Births and deaths)
• Death Registration
• Adoption
• Change of Name

Contacts:

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