Starting June 22, 2026, Kenyans can now download and print a birth certificate online directly from home, eliminating the need to visit Huduma centers or civil registry offices.
This major reform was announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and is spearheaded by the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services.
“Kenyans can now download and print birth certificates online, a significant step towards improving accessibility and reducing the time required to obtain essential documents,” he said.
Where to Apply for an Online Birth Certificate
Applicants are required to begin the process by visiting the Civil Registration Services portal on eCitizen Civil Registration Services Portal.
The platform serves as the official government portal for birth certificate applications and other civil registration services.
Users must then create an account or log in through eCitizen Kenya using their registered credentials to access available services.
After logging into the portal, applicants should navigate to the Civil Registration Department section and click the “Get Service” button to begin the certificate application process.
What Do You Need
To apply for birth certificates online, Kenyans need;
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- Notification Number received through SMS, email, or printed Acknowledgment of Birth Notification (ABN)
- eCitizen account registered in the name of the parent, guardian, or informant
- National ID or identification document of the applicant
- Parent or guardian details
- Parents’ identification documents (for amendment applications)
- Supporting documents for amendment cases, where applicable
- Active phone number for SMS updates
- Valid email address for notifications
- Payment of the applicable application fee (KSh200 for standard applications; KSh1,000 for amendment cases)
- Payment of the applicable eCitizen access fee
- Internet access to download and print the approved certificate once issued.
Step-by-Step Process
Applicants should select the Electronic Birth Certificates (E-Birth Certificate) service from the Civil Registration options and enter the Notification Number received through SMS, email, or the printed Acknowledgment of Birth Notification (ABN).
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The applicant must then provide their details, including name, ID number, phone number, and email address, before using the Search Record function to retrieve the birth notification information.
Before proceeding, applicants must verify the details of the child, mother, father, and informant. Any necessary identification and supporting documents must also be uploaded, especially for amendment cases.
Applicants will then pay the applicable fee, which is KSh200 for standard birth certificate applications and KSh1,000 for applications involving amendments, excluding eCitizen access charges.
After reviewing the information through the preview option, the application can be submitted for processing. Updates on the application status will be sent through SMS and email.
Once approved, the certificate will be generated on the portal, allowing applicants to download and print the document from home without visiting a Huduma Centre or Civil Registration office.
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