How to Apply for Birth Certificate for babies born at home

If your child was born at home, the Chief is authorized to register births in his location and will issue the notification of birth after the Register of Birth (form A1) is duly filled by the applicant. In Nairobi all births are registered at the City Hall. You can also get birth registration services at the District Birth and Death Registries.

A child born in Kenya should be registered immediately after birth or within the first six months. This should be done by the parents or the designated guardians. Even if a child dies at birth, it still needs to be registered.
Below are the different scenarios for birth certificate application in Kenya

1. Application for Current Birth Certificate– (Immediately after birth, less than 6 months old)
2. Application for Late Birth Certificate (after 6 months of birth)
3. Applying for a Birth Certificate as an Adult

Apply In-Person:

Application for Current Birth Certificate– (Immediately after birth, less than 6 months old) :

• The process begins with the registration of birth and the issuance of a notification of birth. If your child is born in the hospital, all medical facilities in Kenya register the birth and provide a birth notification card.
• However, if your child was born at home, the Sub-Chief is authorized to register births in his location and will issue the notification of birth after the Register of Birth (form A1) is duly filled by the applicant. In Nairobi all births are registered at the City Hall. You can also get birth registration services at the District Birth and Death Registries.
• One you have your birth notification you can submit your duly filled Application for Birth Certificate (Form B4) to your District Birth and Death Registries offices or ACK Bishop House, if you are in Nairobi for processing to begin.
• One is required to pay a sum of Ksh 50 to 150 if they meet the above requirements. Birth certificate application in Kenya attracts different charges depending on the current situation and need.

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