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Birth Registration
Bolivia
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Bolivia
Birth Registration
Universal Coverage and Definition
Universal Coverage and Definition
Universal Coverage and Definition
Does the law provide a clear definition of live birth? If yes, does the definition accord with international guidelines?
Yes live birth is defined by law and accords with international guidelines
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Bolivia
Legal Analysis
The definition of live birth is found in the Guide to the Single Medical Certificate of Death. The definition complies with the basic definition of live birth included in the UN Guidelines. It distinguishes between birth and other vital events.
Civil registration of births is available for Bolivian citizens residing abroad, who can be registered at a Bolivian Consulate as governed by Law No. 370 of 2013, under its article 58-II .
Is birth registration or reporting available for children born to citizens residing abroad?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Bolivia
Legal Analysis
Birth registration is available and compulsory for everyone. The Constitution of Bolivia recognizes the right to legal personality and prohibits discrimination on any grounds. Law No. 18 of 2010 establishes the Plurinational Electoral Body (OEP) as the authority responsible for civil registration, including recording births and deaths and issuing the corresponding certificates.
Additionally, Law No. 548 of July 17, 2014 (Children and Adolescents Code), Article 114-I, requires that all children be registered in the Civil Registry and receive a birth certificate.
