Timor-Leste - Register Birth

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Procedure

1. To register the birth of the child, informants must go to the local civil registry office where the child was born or at the registrant's habitual residence.
2. Informants or declarants will be asked to make an oral declaration about the child's birth.
3. They will be also asked to present a valid identification document.
4. Once the birth is registered in the books, the Local Registrar will issue the birth certificate.

If you are outside Timor-Leste :

You may use the link provided under "Office Locations & Contacts" to get in touch with the nearest Embassy of Timor-Leste in the country you are currently staying. The Embassy's consular service section will be able to help you register the birth in Timor-Leste.

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Required Documents

• The declarant's identity documents (original and photocopy)

Office Locations & Contacts

Direco Nacional dos Registo e do Notariado
National Directorate of Registers and Notaries

Endereo de Correio Postal
Ministrio da Justia
Avenido Jacinto Cndido
Dili-Timor Leste

Email: dnrn@mj.gov.tl
Telephone:(+670) 77230056, (+670) 3322454
VOIP 44031, 44032, 44033, 44034, 44035, 44036, 44037

Timor-Leste Embassies

Eligibility

Who may register the birth of the child (in order):

• the child's parent
• closest relative
• director of the establishment where the birth occurred
• head of the household where the birth took place
• the doctor or the midwife
• other person or authority responsible with registration

Fees

• Within 120 days: No fee
• After the deadline: MZN 50.00

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

The birth of the child must be registered with the Civil Registry Office within 120 days, from the time the child was born. The birth notification can be filed at the place where the child was born or at the habitual residence of the registrant.

Required Information

• Name
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Sex
• Name of parents

Need for the Document

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External Links

• Timor-Leste Business Guide
• Ministry of Justice

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