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How to Apply for a Birth Certificate in Kenya (2026)

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Birth certificates come from Civil Registration Services. Most applicants start on eCitizen and finish verification at a Huduma Centre.

Documents

  • Birth notification from the hospital where available
  • Parents National IDs
  • For late registration, affidavits and witnesses as directed
  • eCitizen account

Steps

  1. Open Civil Registration on eCitizen.
  2. Enter the child and parents details exactly as on the papers.
  3. Pay the invoice amount shown on the portal.
  4. Attend Huduma for verification if required.
  5. Download or collect when ready.

See also booking a Huduma appointment.

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Norah Waceke is a business journalist and editor at Business Radar with more than eight years of experience covering Kenya's economy, companies and markets. She previously worked at Kenyans.co.ke, one of the country's leading digital news platforms, where she reported on business, finance and current affairs. A graduate of Multimedia University of Kenya, Norah focuses on clear, accurate reporting that helps readers understand the money stories shaping their lives and businesses.

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