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Birth Registration
Mozambique
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Mozambique
Birth Registration
Certificates and Related Services
Certificates and Related Services
Certified Copies
Is the first copy of birth certificate provided free of charge?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Mozambique
Legal Analysis
A fee of 77 meticals (equivalent to USD 1.20) is required for a certificate to be issued. Article 15 indicates that posts have authority to make records but does not indicate whether they can issue certificates. Certificate applications have to be referred or relayed to their registry office.
Is a Unique Personal Identifiers (UPIs) assigned at birth?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Mozambique
Legal Analysis
Article 18B, states that the electronic notification system assigns a national unique identification number when birth data are captured, even when a newborn has not yet been named. Thus, unique personal identifiers numbers are assigned at birth.
