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How to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait? Fast & Easy Guide

How to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait? Fast & Easy Guide
How to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait
ByMofeda Adnan Updated

The Ministry of Health provides citizens and residents in Kuwait with the service of getting a birth certificate for newborns, or for a lost or damaged certificate, through simple steps that initially require booking an appointment at the Central Record for Birth and Death, then attending in person at the scheduled time to complete the procedures under certain conditions and for a fee in some cases.

How to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait

You can get a birth certificate in Kuwait by following the simple steps below: [1]

  • Book an appointment at the Ministry of Health, or its affiliated centers.
  • Gather the required documents to get the birth certificate.
  • Go to the Central Record for Birth and Death at the Ministry of Health, or its affiliated centers at the scheduled appointment.
  • Ask the employee for the birth certificate application form.
  • Enter the required data in the form.
  • Submit the birth certificate application form along with the required documents to the employee.
  • Select the method of receiving the birth certificate.

How to get birth certificate in Kuwait replacement for lost

You can get birth certificate replacement for lost in Kuwait by following the simple steps below:

  • Book an appointment at the Ministry of Health, or its affiliated centers.
  • Gather the required documents to get a replacement for a lost birth certificate.
  • Go to the Central Birth Registry at the Ministry of Health, or its affiliated centers at the scheduled appointment.
  • Ask the employee to issue a replacement for a lost birth certificate.
  • Submit the required documents to get a replacement for a lost birth certificate for the employee.
  • Complete the payment procedures.
  • Choose the method for receiving a replacement for a lost birth certificate.

Steps to Book an Appointment to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait

You can book an appointment to get a birth certificate in Kuwait by following the simple steps below:

  • Visit the Central Record for Birth and Death Booking Appointment page at Ministry of Health Portal “from here“.

Steps to Book an Appointment to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait

  • Click on the request type.
  • Choose the “Receive a birth certificate”.
  • Select the identity type.
  • Type the phone number in the required field.

Steps to Book an Appointment to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait

  • Confirm the phone number.
  • Choose the center.
  • Click “Next“.
  • Select the appropriate date and time.
  • Complete the instructions.
  • Confirm the reservation to get the birth certificate.

Required Documents to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait

You can view the required documents to get a birth certificate in Kuwait by the following table:

Type of birth certificate issuance conditions
Issuing Birth Certificates for Newborn Babies for Citizens
  • The original citizenship document of the husband and wife, and a copy of it.
  • The original marriage contract and a copy of it.
  • A letter of authorization or a special power of attorney that includes the name of the newborn if the parent is outside Kuwait.
  • A letter including the newborn’s name issued by the prison warden if the father is incarcerated.
Issuing Birth Certificates for Newborn Babies for Foreigners
  • Husband’s passport, and a copy of it.
  • The wife’s passport and a copy of it.
  • The marriage contract certified by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy of the couple’s home country, along with a copy of it.
  • A copy of the civil ID for the husband and wife.
  • A book clarifying the nationality of the parents, the security card, and the marriage contract, issued by the Central Births and Deaths Registry Administration for the Executive Committee for the Affairs of Illegal Residents in Kuwait.
  • A letter of authorization or a special power of attorney that includes the name of the newborn if the parent is outside Kuwait.
  • A letter including the newborn’s name issued by the prison warden if the father is incarcerated.
Issuing a Birth Certificate Replacement for Lost
  • Passport, civil ID, or nationality certificate for the applicant.
  • A copy of the birth certificate (if available), or providing the date and place of birth, and the issuing authority of the certificate accurately.
Issuing a Birth Certificate for the Off Record

  • A copy of the Kuwaiti citizenship document for the father.

  • The Kuwaiti mother has a nationality document, while the foreigner has a civil ID or a passport.
  • A court ruling to establish paternity (for a child aged one year and older).
  • A court ruling to establish parentage includes the place of birth in Kuwait (for non-Kuwaiti newborns aged one year and above).

Conditions to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait

You can view the conditions to get a birth certificate in Kuwait by the following table:

Type of birth certificate issuance conditions
Issuing Birth Certificates for Newborn Babies The childbirth must have occurred at Kuwait
The father or the grandfather must attend the procedures of the certificate issuance in person
Issuing a Birth Certificate replacement for Lost The applicant or his agent must attend in person
Issuing a Birth Certificate for the Off Record The childbirth must have occurred at home, not in the hospital

Fees to Get Birth Certificate in Kuwait

Here are the fees to get a birth certificate in Kuwait:

Type of birth certificate issuance Fees
Issuing Birth Certificates for Newborn Babies Free
Issuing Birth Certificates for Newborn Babies for foreigners Free
Issuing a Birth Certificate replacement for Lost 2 KWD
Issuing a Birth Certificate for the Off Record 5 KWD

Link to Book an Appointment to Get Birth Certificate

You can book an appointment to get a birth certificate in Kuwait via the link eservices.moh.gov.kw, without the need to visit the Ministry of Health or stand in line.

Conclusion

The service to get a birth certificate for any case is not available online yet, and it can be obtained in person via the Central Record for Birth and Death at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health.

Questions & Answers

Can I obtain a birth certificate online in Kuwait?

No, you can't obtain a birth certificate online in Kuwait.

How can I Issua birth certificate for newborns in Kuwait?

You can Issua a birth certificate for newborns by visiting the Central Record for Birth and Deat at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health.

What are the requirements for obtaining a birth certificate in Kuwait?

The requirements for obtaining a birth certificate in Kuwait vary depending on the type of issuance (first time, lost replacement) and the nationality of the applicant (Kuwaiti, non-Kuwaiti). However, in all cases, identity verification documents, marriage certificate, and proof of birth within Kuwait are required.

How long does it take to issue a birth certificate in Kuwait?

Issuing a birth certificate in Kuwait takes a maximum of 3 working days.

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