{"id":214518,"date":"2023-07-19T15:10:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/?p=214518"},"modified":"2023-07-20T09:49:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T06:49:58","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-replacement-birth-certificate-in-kenya-online-and-physical-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-replacement-birth-certificate-in-kenya-online-and-physical-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Apply For a Replacement Birth Certificate in Kenya: Online And Physical Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A birth certificate is a vital document required for various services, including school enrollment, applying for an ID card, passport, or visa.<\/p>\n<p>However, circumstances such as theft, fire, or misplacement can lead to the loss of a birth certificate. In such cases, it is crucial to apply for a replacement promptly.<\/p>\n<p>In Kenya, there are two methods for applying for a replacement birth certificate: online application through the eCitizen portal and physical application at the Registration of Births and Deaths office or Huduma Centre.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-replacement-birth-certificate-in-kenya-online-and-physical-methods\/#Replacement_Birth_Certificate_Online_Application\" title=\"Replacement Birth Certificate Online Application\">Replacement Birth Certificate Online Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-replacement-birth-certificate-in-kenya-online-and-physical-methods\/#Replacement_Birth_Certificate_Physical_Application\" title=\"Replacement Birth Certificate Physical Application\">Replacement Birth Certificate Physical Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replacement_Birth_Certificate_Online_Application\"><\/span><strong>Replacement Birth Certificate Online Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The online application process involves utilizing the <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.ecitizen.go.ke\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eCitizen<\/a> portal to request a replacement birth certificate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-subscribe-to-etc-service-or-mtc-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Navigating Nairobi Expressway: How To Subscribe To ETC Service Or MTC Card<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To complete the online application, you will need the following documents: scanned copies of your parents&#8217; identification cards, a copy of the lost birth certificate or birth notification (if available). <strong>Follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your eCitizen account or create one if you don&#8217;t have it.<\/li>\n<li>Select the Civil Registration Department and choose the Birth Certificate Service.<\/li>\n<li>From the drop-down menu, select &#8220;apply for a replacement of birth certificate.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the necessary details and upload the required documents.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the Ksh180 fee using M-Pesa or other available payment options.<\/li>\n<li>Download and print your invoice and wait for an SMS confirmation with a reference number.<\/li>\n<li>Visit any Huduma Centre with your invoice and reference number to collect your replaced birth certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LADGEFBhGqc]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replacement_Birth_Certificate_Physical_Application\"><\/span><strong>Replacement Birth Certificate Physical Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The physical application method involves visiting the office of the Registration of Births and Deaths in your county or the nearest Huduma Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Gather the following documents: a copy of the birth notification or birth certificate (if available), original ID\/Passport\/Birth Certificate of both parents, copies of parents&#8217; ID or Passport, and a school leaving certificate if you are above 18 years old. <strong>Follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Present your documents to the registrar at the office and verify your birth details.<\/li>\n<li>Fill out a B1 form and submit it along with all the required documents and a fee of Ksh300.<\/li>\n<li>Await the processing time as indicated by the office.<\/li>\n<li>Collect your replaced birth certificate on the assigned date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you opt for the online or physical application method, obtaining a replacement birth certificate in Kenya is a straightforward process.<\/p>\n<p>Online application through the eCitizen portal offers convenience and efficiency, while physical application at the Registration of Births and Deaths office or Huduma Centre allows for a personal interaction with the registrar.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure you have the necessary documents and fees ready to facilitate a smooth application process and acquire your replacement birth certificate promptly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A birth certificate is a vital document required for various services, including school enrollment, applying for an ID card, passport, or visa. 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