Government of Saint Lucia

Apply for a Birth Certificate

Description: Apply to the Civil Status registry for a copy of a birth record.
Category: Birth/Adoption
Office: Civil Status Section
Deadline Date: None
Processing Time: Normal applications _3 working days; Emergency applications_15-30 minutes
Email: civilstatusregistry@gmail.com
Phone: 1758-468-7017/1758-453-2485
Fee: EC$8.00 per Normal applications, EC $13.00 Emergency certificate paid before 11:00 a.m. done within 15-30 minutes.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Applications, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Collections
Process: Submit the completed form Application for a Vital Record to the Civil Status registry with the required fee. The payment receipt is required for collection of the issued certificates.
Requirements:
  • Completed application form by the person requesting the certificate.
  • Valid Government issued ID (National ID, driver's license, passport), if you are 18 years and older
  • Letter of authorization, if the certificate belongs to someone else.
Notes:
  • To avoid unnecessary delays, all complete all sections of the application form clearly.
  • Emergency certificates paid for before 11:00 a.m. can be collected within 15 - 30 minutes.