Birth Certificate in Armenia.
General Information
A birth certificate is a document that indicates the place of birth, date of birth, and the child’s parents.
The birth certificate may also include a special code assigned at the child’s birth. It is often referred to as an identification code or personal code.
What are other names for a birth certificate?
- Birth record
- Birth certification
- Birth statement
- Birth document
What is a birth certificate used for?
- For obtaining a passport.
- Restoring a lost passport.
- For Armenian or other citizenship.
- For residency permits.
- For inheritance claims.
- For pensions.
- For marriage registration in Armenia and abroad.
What is the validity period of a birth certificate?
A birth certificate is issued at birth. Typically, it remains valid for the lifetime of the holder. However, requirements for the document vary by country. This means the format of the birth certificate (or statement) may differ. Over time, as governments introduce new certificate formats, you may need to obtain a new document, specifically a duplicate birth certificate in the updated format. However, this does not happen often.
Sometimes, when submitting a birth certificate (or its duplicate) from Armenia or another country, officials in the receiving country may require it to be recently issued. For example, Italian authorities often require the document to be issued no more than six months prior.
After death, a birth certificate (or duplicate) for that person is no longer issued. Only a copy of the birth record or an extract from the birth register can be obtained.
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Which law regulates birth certificate issuance in Armenia?
LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON CIVIL STATUS ACTS
Adopted on December 8, 2004
Who can obtain my birth certificate?
What we need to obtain a birth certificate, or more precisely, a duplicate birth certificate for you or your relatives:
- Power of attorney (what is a power of attorney? See here >>>)
- Service agreement
- Copy of passport
- Simple copy of the birth certificate or accurate and complete birth details.
Our lawyers can obtain a birth certificate for you in any city in Armenia within 1-2 weeks and forward it to you via courier.
You can also have your birth certificate translated with us.
If necessary, we offer document legalization services for countries not part of the Apostille Convention.
Can I obtain a birth certificate without visiting Armenia?
Yes. You need to issue a power of attorney for our representative. Upon your request, if our service fees suit you, we will send you a sample power of attorney for our accredited employee.
Can I obtain a birth certificate from Armenia online?
Unfortunately, online birth certificate services are not yet available in Armenia. However, you can order it through us if you do not wish to travel.
If a simple copy suffices, ordering the original from us will also provide you with a high-quality scan of the certificate via email.
However, a simple copy is rarely required—perhaps only to verify details the applicant may have forgotten about their parents or grandparents, such as the exact place or date of birth.
Why should you have a new-format birth certificate from Armenia?
A new-format birth certificate from Armenia ensures you possess an up-to-date document accepted worldwide. Keep in mind that other countries may require an apostille or legalization. A notarized translation may also be necessary.
Business League Agency has over 15 years of experience working with various documents.
We offer “Obtaining (retrieving) a birth certificate” (birth certification) from Armenia.
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