Overview
What this service involves
Civil registration creates the official record of a birth, marriage, or death. A request for a certificate uses that record, while a correction changes information in the underlying register; these are different services.
Start by identifying whether the event is already registered correctly. Then consult the current Irembo or civil-registration instructions for the applicant, event, and supporting records.
Make sure names, dates, and places match across the documents you submit. Keep the application reference and use official support when the register and your supporting evidence do not agree.
Step by step
A practical route
- 01
Choose whether you need first registration, a certificate, or a correction.
- 02
Check the official service instructions for the event and applicant.
- 03
Prepare identity and supporting records that match the civil register.
- 04
Submit through the stated channel and keep the reference for collection or follow-up.
Prepare before you start
Working checklist
- Applicant identity details
- Details of the registered event
- Supporting record requested for the service
- Application reference
Confirm before you act
A certificate request and a correction to the underlying civil record are different services. Choose the correct process before submitting.
