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Birth registration in Ghana
Official recording of a childs birth, producing a birth certificate. In Ghana, register with the Births and Deaths Registry within 21 days.
Country:Ghana / Global
Language:English
Published:2025-09-12
Audience:Parents, civil-registration officials
Birth registration is the official recording of a childs birth by a government agency. The birth certificate that results is a permanent legal record of the childs existence and is required for many entitlements, including school enrolment, passport application and national identification. In Ghana, births should be registered with the Births and Deaths Registry within 21 days of the birth. Late registrations are permitted but typically attract a fee. Information recorded includes the childs full name, date and place of birth, the parents names, and the registration district.
Keywords
birth registration
civil registration
birth certificate
Ghana
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