Birth Registration

(If Child is Younger Than One Year)

1. Notification of Birth Form
2. Yellow Health Card, or proof of birth (If lost or not born in a hospital, please see FAQs)
3. Marriage Certificate if parents are married
4. Parent’s certified Birth Certificate, ID or Passport (for each parent wishing to be on the child’s Birth Certificate) 
5. Parent’s Passport (for each non-Namibian parent wishing to be on the child’s Birth Certificate)
6. Namibian Immigration Status (Permit, Citizenship Certificate or Visa, for each non-Namibian parent wishing to be on the child’s Birth Certificate)
7. Affidavit giving parental consent for each parent not present, but wishing to be named on the Birth Certificate

1. Application for Duplicate / Full Birth Certificate
2. Abridged Birth Certificate (if applicable)

Free

(if in possession of an abridged birth certificate)

N$ 30

(if not in possession of an abridged birth certificate)

1. Application form for Late Registration of Birth 
2. Yellow Health Card, or proof of birth (If lost or not born in a hospital, please see FAQs)
3. Marriage Certificate if parents are married
4. Parent’s certified Birth Certificate, ID or Passport (for each parent wishing to be on the child’s Birth Certificate) 
5. Parent’s Passport (for each non-Namibian parent wishing to be on the child’s Birth Certificate)
6. Namibian Immigration Status (Permit, Citizenship Certificate or Visa, for each non-Namibian parent wishing to be on the child’s Birth Certificate)
7. Affidavit giving parental consent for each parent not present, but wishing to be named on the Birth Certificate

1. Re-registration Form
2. Original Birth Certificate
3. Certified copy of parent’s ID or Birth Certificate
4. Certified copy of parent’s Marriage Certificate (If married)
5. Affidavit (from each parent involved) stating parental consent for change