Birth Certificates for Newborns

As stated in the Egyptian Personal Law, all newborns must be registered within 15 days from the date of birth. Birth registration helps to prevent statelessness because it establishes a legal record as to where a child was born and is often a prerequisite for obtaining documentation that proves nationality.

Where can I register the birth of my children?

Please approach the health office in the area where the birth took place. Please remember to bring all the requested documents to be able to obtain a birth certificate.

Required documents:

• Valid and legally certified marriage or divorce documents.
• Birth notification by the hospital or any medical facility.
• UNHCR registration card or valid passports of father and mother.
• Death certificate in case the father is deceased. In case of delivery at home, please report to the health office to issue the birth notification

Only the following persons can request a birth certificate from the health office:

• The father
• The mother (with father’s ID)
• An adult sibling from the father’s side (with father’s ID)
• A grandfather/grandmother or an aunt/uncle from the father’s side (with father’s ID)

If the birth certificate is not obtained within 15 days, please go to one of the offices of the Egyptian Ministry of Interior’s Civil Registry Committee.

Required documents:

• Valid and legally certified marriage or divorce documents.
• Birth notification by the hospital or any medical facility.
• UNHCR registration card or valid passports of father and mother.
• Death certificate in case the father is deceased. In case of delivery at home, please report to the health office to issue the birth notification
• Two photographs for the child (4 *6)
• Form 26, which can be obtained from any civil registry office

If you cannot obtain the required documents, if the father is not present, or if you encounter any other problems, please contact one UNHCR’s Infoline.