How To Get A Birth Certificate In Ghana

Birth Certificate is an official document issued to record a person’s birth and identify them by name, place, date of birth, and parentage.

How To Get A Birth Certificate In Ghana

Visit the E-Services Ghana website at eservices.gov.gh.

On the top-left side of the eServices Page Click on BDR – Apply for Birth Certificate.

A Biometric Birth Certificate is the singularly most important document you need to apply for a Ghanaian Passport; online or offline. Without the birth certificate, you can’t apply for the passport.

For a lot of people who have read our extensive guide on how to get a Ghanaian Biometric Passport in 15 days, the next question that comes up is always: “How do I get a Ghanaian Birth Certificate?”.

Well, as usual, Mfidie.com brings to you steps to take to get a Birth Certificate here in Ghana.

How can I get my birth certificate online?

Identity proof of the informer (Aadhar card, voter id, ration card etc.)

Hospital birth proof (if a child born in a hospital)

Proof of birth, i.e. letter from the informer if born outside the hospital.

High school Mark sheet.

Affidavit.

The first-class magistrate approval certificate.

What details do you need for a birth certificate?

Information that we need from you

full name at birth.

date of birth.

place of birth, for example, the hospital or other address.

mother’s full name, including any family names.

father’s full name.

How can I get my birth certificate online in Ghana?

Visit the E-Services Ghana website at eservices.gov.gh. On the top-left side of the eServices Page Click on BDR – Apply for Birth Certificate.

How much does it cost to get a birth certificate in Ghana?

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It cost GH₵50.00 to apply for the Ghanaian biometric birth certificate online.