How do I get a birth notification record?
- If Born at a Health Centre:
- Ensure your baby’s birth is registered at the health centre.
- Obtain the birth notification record (not a legal record) from the health centre.
- If Born Outside Health Centre:
- If the baby was born outside the health centre, record the birth with local leaders.
- Have the birth stamped by the sub-county leadership.
Once you have the birth notification record:
- Visit OPM and UNHCR Registration Desk:
- Bring a copy of the birth notification and the baby to the OPM and UNHCR registration desk.
- Add the baby to your family attestation.
- Register with Sub-County:
- Approach your sub-county with the birth notification to receive a short birth certificate.
- Obtain Long Birth Certificate from NIRA:
- After obtaining the short birth certificate, visit NIRA with both documents.
- NIRA will provide you with a long birth certificate.
Please note that ALL services provided by UNHCR, including registration, are provided for FREE.
