Registration of Birth
/ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən əv bɜrθ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of officially recording a newborn child's birth with governmental authorities.
Parents must complete the registration of birth within a prescribed period after delivery.
- (n.) The document or certificate issued to confirm the legal recording of a birth.
She received the registration of birth certificate as proof of her identity.
Forms
- registration of birth
- registration of births
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Commentary
Accurate and timely registration of birth is essential for establishing legal identity and for access to rights and benefits.
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