77. One state indicated that the law also does not provide for the possibility of preparing a birth certificate for a child born in the state without a medical document confirming the birth containing data on the date and place of birth. In the absence of such documents, the preparation of a child’s birth certificate by the head of the registry office depends on a court decision. 78. In several states, the registration of the time of birth is not mandatory and the child can be registered in the birth register without this information if the exact time of birth has not been established. 79. One state82 reported that the registrar must be satisfied of the date and place the birth occurred prior to recording the particulars in their register. The residence status of the parent(s) does not form part of the birth registration process. 7. Registration of children of refugees or migrants without residence / proof of birth 80. In the great majority of stat0es,83 all children born in the territory (also those born to refugees or migrants, even if they do not meet the residency requirements) are registered. 81. The law of one state84 provides for cases involving individuals seeking international protection, asylum seekers, and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, that the registry office may permit documents required by law to be substituted with a declaration of honour from the parents. If the place of birth is unknown, the birth is recorded by the registry office in whose administrative district the person was found (this would also apply, for example, in cases where a person is found/intercepted on a migration route). In all instances where the place and time of birth cannot be determined or where there are reasonable grounds for doubt, these facts are investigated and established before the registry office responsible for recording the birth. This is done to prevent, for example, instances of human trafficking. 82. In another state,85 original documents and extracts are required as a rule. If the parents have absolutely no option to submit the required documents (i.e. refugees, asylum seekers), the parents’ data is entered on the grounds of any available documents. 82. 83. 84. 85. United Kingdom. E.g. Austria, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Georgia and Lithuania. Czechia. Slovenia Issues at stake: international standards and stocktaking of national situations ► Page 27