Birth Certificate

This is an official document that is issued by the DNRPC to certify the occurrence of a birth of a person born in Zambia, on or after 14th March, 1973.

Requirements for Acquisition of Birth Certificates for those born in Zambia:

(a) First Registration 1. Duly completed Notice of Birth application form Form VIII (Annex 5); 2. Applicant’s original Record of Birth; 3. Certified copy of parents’ National Identity Documents; 4. Certified copy of National Identity Document of Informant (in the absence of a parent); 5. Certified copy of the Applicant’s valid Passport; 6. Certified copy of National Registration Card (NRC) of Applicant (if available); 7. Duly completed Independent Witness Form IX if not born at a health facility (Annex 5); and 8. Sworn General Affidavit if not in possession of an Under-five Clinic Card (Annex5)

(b) Replacement of Birth Certificate (i) Damaged 1. The damaged Certificate; and 2. Prescribed fee (ii) Lost or destroyed 1. Police report; and 2. Prescribed fee

(c) Change of name 1. Original Certificate; 2. Deed Poll; and 3. Prescribed fee

(d) Correction of particulars 1. Original Certificate; 2. Statutory Declaration; and 3. Prescribed fee.

Note:

Birth Certificates are only issued in Zambia. However, the Zambian Missions Abroad can facilitate the process to obtain Birth Certificates for those born in Zambia, but did not obtain a Birth Certificate when the birth occurred.
Zambian Nationals are encouraged to register births of their children who are born outside Zambia at the nearest Zambian Mission.