Birth Certificate Services
Assistance with first-time certificates, late registration, replacements and corrections to birth records. Choose your service and review the preparation checklist.
Choose your service
Choose the type of birth certificate assistance you need, including first-time applications, late birth registration, certificate replacements or correction of birth records.
Each option explains the relevant documentation requirements, procedures and available administrative support.
First-Time Birth Certificate Application
Assistance with obtaining a Kenyan birth certificate following birth registration, including application procedures and supporting documents.
Late Birth Registration
Support with understanding and preparing documentation for births registered after the prescribed period.
Lost or Damaged Birth Certificate
Assistance with applying for a replacement birth certificate and understanding the relevant requirements.
Birth Record Corrections & Amendments
Administrative assistance with enquiries and procedures relating to errors in names, dates and other birth registration particulars.
What you need to prepare
Select the relevant checklist below. Final requirements depend on your circumstances and the responsible institution.
First-Time Birth Certificate
Documents and information commonly required:
- Completed application and applicable government payment.
- Acknowledgement of Birth Notification (ABN) or evidence of the birth notification number.
- Child’s full name and date of birth.
- Place of birth.
- Mother’s name and relevant parental information.
- Parent’s or guardian’s identification documents, where required.
Late Birth Registration
Supporting documents may include:
- Completed late birth registration forms.
- Clinic or antenatal records, where available.
- Religious or baptismal certificate, where applicable.
- Parents’ identification documents.
- School leaving certificate or school records, where applicable.
- National identity card for adult applicants.
- Affidavit, letter from the chief or additional evidence where required by the registrar.
Late registration generally applies where a birth was not registered within six months.
Lost or Damaged Certificate
Information and documents to prepare:
- Applicant’s identification documents.
- Existing birth certificate or copy, if available.
- Certificate number or other details that can assist in locating the original birth registration.
- Full name, date and place of birth.
- Parents’ names and identification information, where required.
- Any additional documents requested by Civil Registration Services.
The registrar may require additional information to locate and verify the original record before issuing a replacement.
Birth Record Corrections
Documents may include:
- Existing birth certificate or birth registration record.
- Applicant’s or parents’ identification documents, as applicable.
- Supporting documents showing the apparent error.
- Relevant affidavits, declarations or other supporting records where required.
- Applicable application forms and government payment.
Corrections are subject to the law and approval by the Registrar of Births and Deaths. Not all particulars can be changed through an ordinary correction procedure.
Important information
Important: These are general application checklists. Additional documents may be required depending on the applicant’s circumstances. Confirm the final requirements with Civil Registration Services before submission.
Fees & charges
Review the official government charges and Luvisia Digital’s separate assistance fees before submitting your request.
Official Government Birth Registration Fees.
| Government service | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate issuance | KSh 200 |
| Late birth registration | KSh 500 |
| Certificate issuance following late registration | Additional KSh 200 |
| Late registration including certificate | KSh 700 |
| Birth re-registration | KSh 1,000 |
| Applicable birth record amendments | KSh 1,000 |
Important: Official government fees are separate from Luvisia Digital Limited’s assistance charges and may change. Additional charges may apply depending on the application. Confirm the final payable amount through the Official Civil Registration Services Portal or the relevant Civil Registration office before making payment.
LUVISIA DIGITAL ASSISTANCE FEE
KSh 500
Our service charge covers assistance with the applicable application procedure, document preparation guidance and administrative follow-up.
Please note: Government fees are charged separately. Luvisia Digital Limited is an independent service provider, not a government agency. Approval and processing times are determined by the relevant government authorities.
How it works
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Select Your Service
Choose the assistance you need: first-time birth certificate application, late birth registration, replacement of a lost or damaged certificate, or birth record corrections.
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Submit Your Request
Complete our secure service request form with your basic contact details and the type of assistance required.
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Review Requirements & Charges
We review your enquiry, explain the applicable document requirements and confirm the official government fees alongside our KSh 500 assistance charge.
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Application Preparation
With your authorisation, we assist with document preparation, relevant online application procedures and submission requirements.
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Government Review & Processing
The relevant Civil Registration authorities review and process the application. Additional documentation, verification or in-person attendance may be required.
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Application Follow-up & Collection
Where authorised and available, we assist with checking application progress, communicating available updates and explaining certificate collection procedures.
Request assistance
Complete the form below to request assistance with your Kenyan birth certificate application, late registration, certificate replacement or birth record correction. Our team will review your request and contact you through your preferred communication method.
The standard assistance fee is KSh 500, including administrative follow-up, excluding applicable government charges.
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