Figure B: Requirements for Birth Registration under the Regulations to the BDRA
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fingerprints of parent/s
or next of kin or legal
guardian
7.
ID/passport & permit of
parent/s or next of kin or
legal guardian
5.
marriage certificate and
death certificate/s (if
applicable)
fingerprints of parent/s
or next of kin or legal
guardian
4.
6.
biometrics (palm, foot or
fingerprint) of the child
3.
•
children born at
health facilities:
DHA 24/PB; and
children born
outside health
facilities: DHA-24/
PBA - affidavit by a
witness.
proof of birth:
2.
•
notice of birth (DHA-24)
1.
WITHIN 30 DAYS
OF BIRTH
children born at
health facilities:
DHA 24/PB; and
children born
outside health
facilities: DHA-24/
PBA - affidavit by a
witness.
fingerprints of parent/s
or next of kin or legal
guardian
affidavit giving reasons
for LRB (DHA-288/A)
8.
marriage certificate and
death certificate/s (if
applicable)
ID/passport & permit of
parent/s or next of kin or
legal guardian
fingerprints of parent/s
or next of kin or legal
guardian
biometrics (palm, foot or
fingerprint) of the child
•
•
notice of birth
(DHA-24/LRB)
proof of birth:
7.
•
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
AFTER 30 DAYS, BEFORE
ONE YEAR
school records (school
reports and registers);
and
3.
DNA test results and
testimonials, etc.
baptismal certificates;
2.
4.
1.
maternity certificate/
clinic card from the
hospital or clinic where
the child was born;
1.
4.
3.
2.
In support of the application,
the following documents can
also assist:
In support of the application,
the following documents can
also assist:
DNA test results and
testimonials, etc.
school records (school
reports and registers);
and
baptismal certificates;
maternity certificate/
clinic card from the
hospital or clinic where
the child was born;
In addition to the prior
documents, you must submit
an affidavit supporting the
notice of birth given after
one year (DHA-288) and
biometrics (x2 ID photos and
fingerprints) of the child.
AFTER SEVEN YEARS
In addition to the prior
documents, you must submit
an affidavit supporting the
notice of birth given after one
year (DHA-288).
AFTER ONE YEAR, BEFORE
SEVEN YEARS