Verifying a Kenyan Birth Certificate

Verifying a Kenyan birth certificate is an important service for a person seeking to authenticate a previously issued birth certificate.

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs provides authentication services for Kenyan official documents, facilitating their use internationally. 

These services are accessible to both Kenyan citizens and foreigners, ensuring that documents meet the necessary requirements for recognition abroad.

Common reasons for this verification include; 

1. Confirming the document's legitimacy for legal purposes
2. Ensuring accuracy in personal records
3. Meeting requirements for applications such as passports, national identity card and visas needed for international travel.
4. Educational enrollments and employment opportunities .

To authenticate a Kenyan birth certificate, you need to provide the following documents: 

1. The birth certificate copy requiring authentication, 
2. An identification document, and 
3. A letter from the agency requesting verification.

To verify a Kenyan Birth Certificate through the E-citizen portal, follow these steps:

1. Access the Civil Registration Services tab on the E-citizen portal.
2. Complete the online application form with accurate information.
3. Upload all required documents mention above as specified in the application process.
4. Proceed to pay for your application using the available payment options.
5. Present proof of payment, such as a receipt or SMS confirmation, along with any required documents at your chosen pick-up location for verification and collection.

The online platform for authenticating and legalizing documents for international agencies, such as embassies and consulates, and for foreign nationals, can be accessed at e-citizen portal State Department for Foreign Affairs online services.

Here is a detailed price breakdown of the charges applicable when applying through the eCitizen platform, catering to both local and international agencies.

To verify a Kenyan birth certificate, there are several methods available:

1. Online Verification: Utilize the eCitizen portal by visiting the link www.ecitizen.go.ke. After logging into your account, proceed to the "Civil Registration Services" section and select "Authentication of a Certificate" to initiate the verification process application.
2. In-Person Verification: You can visit the Department of Civil Registration in person. Bring copies of both the birth certificate and your identity card. Typically, this verification process is completed within two working days.
3. Abroad Legal Authentication: For those needing international verification, it may be necessary to have the document certified by Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or through an embassy or consulate in your current country of residence.

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has a specific procedure for legalizing or authenticating birth certificates issued in Kenya.

You can access State Department for Foreign Affairs services using your eCitizen account .

First, obtain verification from the Department of Civil Registration of Births and Deaths. Download Form 1A from the e-citizen portal, fill it out, and submit it to the Registrar of Births at either ACK Bishop House or Hass Plaza.

If you were born in Nairobi, get verification from the Registrar of Births at ACK Bishop House or Hass Plaza. For those born outside Nairobi, secure verification from the Registrar of Births at Hass Plaza 4th Floor, Lower Hill Road, Nairobi.

The Civil Registration Services (CRS)

Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs

eCitizen Portal

Form 1A