What is Zimbabwean Birth Certificate?
A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a person. The term “birth certificate” can refer to either the original document certifying the circumstances of the birth or to a certified copy of or representation of the ensuing registration of that birth.
Applying for a Zimbabwean Duplicate Birth Certificate
If you have lost your original Zimbabwean Birth Certificate, Clearance Central can assist with applying for a Duplicate Birth Certificate on your behalf, giving you peace of mind in knowing that we guarantee a speedy service in returning your original paperwork at your convenience, no matter where you are situated.
You will need to send us the below:
A completed application form
Verification of your birth entry number
A certified copy of your ID (if you have one)
Service fee
Applying for a Zimbabwean External Birth Certificate
Individuals or minors who were born outside Zimbabwe to Zimbabwean citizens other than by descent, are legible to apply for a Zimbabwean External Birth Certificate.
You will need to send us the below:
A completed application form
Certified copies of both parents’ passports
Certified copies of both parents’ IDs
Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if not married, both parents must acknowledge paternity)
Certified copy of foreign Birth Certificate
Upon receipt of your relevant documents, Clearance Central agents will oversee the entire application process on your behalf by submitting your documents to the Registrar General in Harare, and courier your original paperwork once the process is complete.
We offer this convenient service to all our client so that they don’t have to deal with government officials, long queues and delays in completion, which can be stressful.
Clearance Central also provides the additional service of certifying your original documents or having them Apostilled for you, if necessary.APPLY NOW.
How do I get a copy of my birth certificate from Zimbabwe?
The Birth and Death Registration Act provides access to replacement documentation (“Duplicate Birth Certificate”) through the Zimbabwean Department of the Registrar General – Birth & Death Certificates (www.rg.gov.zw/services/birth).
Can I apply for a Zimbabwean birth certificate online in South Africa?
A: No it is not possible. Both parents are required to be present at the Consulate when processing Birth Certificate applications.
There is a Section on the Birth Certificate application form that requires the signatures of both parents Section.
How much does it cost to get a birth certificate in Zimbabwe?
1 to 2 months. A statutory fee of R805.24. Applicant’s birth certificate. 5 working days.
How do I get a Zimbabwean ID?
One needs a birth certificate to apply for the Zimbabwean national identity card. The application may take “weeks or months.”
The period is generally short if the application is made in the applicant’s region of birth, where it may be easier to verify the applicant’s identity.