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Register a child’s birth

Register a child’s birth and parentage and obtain a birth certificate.

Where to apply
A newborn’s tiny hand resting in an adult’s palm

These are general requirements for the procedure. Availability at each reception point is verified separately. Confirm reception arrangements and current requirements before visiting.

Fee

Free of charge.

Processing time

The Guide lists one calendar day with valid documents; special cases follow a separate procedure.

Who can apply

The parents or a statutory alternative applicant if the parents cannot apply. CNAP acceptance must be confirmed separately.

Documents to prepare

  • Birth registration application.
  • The parents’ and applicant’s identity documents.
  • Medical or another legally accepted evidence of birth.
  • A marriage document for a marriage registered abroad; parentage and surname-consent statements where relevant.
  • Properly authenticated and translated foreign documents and special assisted-reproduction documents where applicable.

How to apply

  1. Prepare the birth evidence and agree the child’s name and surname.
  2. Apply to the competent civil registration authority or a CNAP confirmed to accept applications.
  3. Check parent and child details before signing and collect the certificate.

What you receive

A birth register entry and birth certificate; a relevant extract or reasoned refusal in prescribed cases.

Possible grounds for refusal

  • The registration would contravene the law.
  • The applicant is ineligible or unauthorised.
  • Another competent authority must perform the registration.

Before you apply

  • Parents normally must register the birth within one month.
  • Birth abroad or in temporarily occupied territory involves separate requirements; check them before visiting.
  • The eMaliatko bundled service has its own conditions and availability.

Where to apply

Only published reception points with address-specific evidence are listed below. This is not a complete list.

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Checking where to apply: Register a child’s birth

For “Register a child’s birth”, check the institution and address where you intend to submit your application. The general procedure helps you prepare questions; the individual office page provides contacts and confirmation of service availability. Eligibility, documents and processing information remain in the main sections above. The related directory below helps you find relevant CNAP points.

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What should I ask before visiting?

Name the administrative action you need, then check the submission and collection locations, personal attendance and appointments. Use the procedure’s official sources to confirm requirements for your circumstances.

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