PROCESSES IN OBTAINING BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND DEATH CERTIFICATES
SERVICE TYPE |
TIME FRAME |
SERVICE |
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Birth Certificate |
Under one (1) year one (1) day | • Produce weighing card
• Fill a form • Pay approved fee • Issuing of Birth certificate |
| Above one (1) year one (1) Month
|
•Fill a form
Form sent to Regional level (Koforidua) for vetting • To National level (Accra) for signing and printing of certificate |
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Death Certificate |
Newly deceased (1 Day) | • Fill a form
• Pay approved fee • Issuance of burial permit and Death certificate |
| Already buried (1 Month) | • Fill a form
• Pay approved fee • Issuance of burial permit and Death certificate |
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Marriage Certificate |
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• Complete and publish Form for Notice of Registration at specified places for 21 days
• Couple and two witnesses complete Form of Registration (FR) • Couple submit FR with affidavit • Payment of approved fees • Issuance of Marriage Certificate within 5 days after marriage. NB: (Requirements for Marriage Registration: Colour copy of photo ID of couple and 2 witnesses, Two passport pictures of each couple, affidavit) |
Divorced Certificate |
• SEE REGISTRAR OF
MARRIAGES AT ASSEMBLY |