Procedure and Certificates

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Yes. Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 80 of 2012 (Regulation on the Rectification, Supplementation, Ratification, Replacement, Cancellation, and Transfer of Civil Registry Records), registrars are empowered to amend civil registry entries, including birth certificates. The resolution details the types of amendments allowed, the procedures to follow, and specifies which cases require proof. It also establishes that all administrative procedures for rectification, modification, supplementation, ratification, replacement, cancellation, or transfer are free of charge, except for costs related to transferring cases between Civil Registry offices or official service fees.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The minimum information required to register birth is captured in the Supreme Decree 24247 and Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017.

According to the Supreme Decree, the following information must be entered in the birth record and corresponding registration card. The following list is not exhaustive:

a) Name and surname of newborn, b) place, time, day, month and year of birth, c) sex of newborn, d) parents' names and surnames, e) nationality of parents and f) parents' address.

According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017, the following information is required for birth registration:

a) Newborn’s data: full name; place of birth; location where the birth occurred; time and date of birth; sex; person attending the birth; gestational age; weight and length at birth; indication of live birth; number of products of the pregnancy; and presence of any congenital malformations.

b) Mother’s data: full name; habitual residence; identity document number; date of birth; and cultural identification.

c) Person certifying the birth: full name; occupation; identity card number; and date of certificate issuance.

d) Fingerprint and institutional seal: mother’s signature and the institutional seal of the certifying entity.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases for late registration, the law requires the live birth certificate, or alternatively, evidence in the form of school record, any document with the child’s name or a declaration from two adult witnesses. For an adolescent, the same documents apply, but if using unofficial proof, two witness declarations are additionally required.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 616 of December 29, 2004, the main evidence required to register a birth in Bolivia is the Medical Certificate of Live Birth. This document is issued by authorized health personnel and certifies that the child was born alive. It contains key details such as the newborn’s name, date, time and place of birth, sex, and the parents’ names and identification information.

If the Medical Certificate of Live Birth is not available, other forms of evidence may be accepted, including a school record, any document showing the child’s name, or the declaration of two adult witnesses with valid identification.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The law is silent on fees for late and delayed birth registrations.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate must be provided without a cost.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The deadline to request the registration of births is one year in the cities and two years in the provinces countable from birth. After this term, the registration can only be made in the Departmental Directorates in a special book after delivery of the testimony of the final judgment that determines the parentage of the person.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Bolivian law does not specify where must births be reported. However, the Medical Certificate of Live Birth form includes a space for "place of birth" of the newborn, and "place of habitual residence" of the mother.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Yes. Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 80 of 2012 (Regulation on the Rectification, Supplementation, Ratification, Replacement, Cancellation, and Transfer of Civil Registry Records), registrars are empowered to amend civil registry entries, including birth certificates. The resolution details the types of amendments allowed, the procedures to follow, and specifies which cases require proof. It also establishes that all administrative procedures for rectification, modification, supplementation, ratification, replacement, cancellation, or transfer are free of charge, except for costs related to transferring cases between Civil Registry offices or official service fees.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The minimum information required to register birth is captured in the Supreme Decree 24247 and Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017.

According to the Supreme Decree, the following information must be entered in the birth record and corresponding registration card. The following list is not exhaustive:

a) Name and surname of newborn, b) place, time, day, month and year of birth, c) sex of newborn, d) parents' names and surnames, e) nationality of parents and f) parents' address.

According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017, the following information is required for birth registration:

a) Newborn’s data: full name; place of birth; location where the birth occurred; time and date of birth; sex; person attending the birth; gestational age; weight and length at birth; indication of live birth; number of products of the pregnancy; and presence of any congenital malformations.

b) Mother’s data: full name; habitual residence; identity document number; date of birth; and cultural identification.

c) Person certifying the birth: full name; occupation; identity card number; and date of certificate issuance.

d) Fingerprint and institutional seal: mother’s signature and the institutional seal of the certifying entity.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases for late registration, the law requires the live birth certificate, or alternatively, evidence in the form of school record, any document with the child’s name or a declaration from two adult witnesses. For an adolescent, the same documents apply, but if using unofficial proof, two witness declarations are additionally required.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 616 of December 29, 2004, the main evidence required to register a birth in Bolivia is the Medical Certificate of Live Birth. This document is issued by authorized health personnel and certifies that the child was born alive. It contains key details such as the newborn’s name, date, time and place of birth, sex, and the parents’ names and identification information.

If the Medical Certificate of Live Birth is not available, other forms of evidence may be accepted, including a school record, any document showing the child’s name, or the declaration of two adult witnesses with valid identification.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The law is silent on fees for late and delayed birth registrations.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate must be provided without a cost.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The deadline to request the registration of births is one year in the cities and two years in the provinces countable from birth. After this term, the registration can only be made in the Departmental Directorates in a special book after delivery of the testimony of the final judgment that determines the parentage of the person.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Bolivian law does not specify where must births be reported. However, the Medical Certificate of Live Birth form includes a space for "place of birth" of the newborn, and "place of habitual residence" of the mother.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Yes. Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 80 of 2012 (Regulation on the Rectification, Supplementation, Ratification, Replacement, Cancellation, and Transfer of Civil Registry Records), registrars are empowered to amend civil registry entries, including birth certificates. The resolution details the types of amendments allowed, the procedures to follow, and specifies which cases require proof. It also establishes that all administrative procedures for rectification, modification, supplementation, ratification, replacement, cancellation, or transfer are free of charge, except for costs related to transferring cases between Civil Registry offices or official service fees.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The minimum information required to register birth is captured in the Supreme Decree 24247 and Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017.

According to the Supreme Decree, the following information must be entered in the birth record and corresponding registration card. The following list is not exhaustive:

a) Name and surname of newborn, b) place, time, day, month and year of birth, c) sex of newborn, d) parents' names and surnames, e) nationality of parents and f) parents' address.

According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017, the following information is required for birth registration:

a) Newborn’s data: full name; place of birth; location where the birth occurred; time and date of birth; sex; person attending the birth; gestational age; weight and length at birth; indication of live birth; number of products of the pregnancy; and presence of any congenital malformations.

b) Mother’s data: full name; habitual residence; identity document number; date of birth; and cultural identification.

c) Person certifying the birth: full name; occupation; identity card number; and date of certificate issuance.

d) Fingerprint and institutional seal: mother’s signature and the institutional seal of the certifying entity.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases for late registration, the law requires the live birth certificate, or alternatively, evidence in the form of school record, any document with the child’s name or a declaration from two adult witnesses. For an adolescent, the same documents apply, but if using unofficial proof, two witness declarations are additionally required.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 616 of December 29, 2004, the main evidence required to register a birth in Bolivia is the Medical Certificate of Live Birth. This document is issued by authorized health personnel and certifies that the child was born alive. It contains key details such as the newborn’s name, date, time and place of birth, sex, and the parents’ names and identification information.

If the Medical Certificate of Live Birth is not available, other forms of evidence may be accepted, including a school record, any document showing the child’s name, or the declaration of two adult witnesses with valid identification.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The law is silent on fees for late and delayed birth registrations.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate must be provided without a cost.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The deadline to request the registration of births is one year in the cities and two years in the provinces countable from birth. After this term, the registration can only be made in the Departmental Directorates in a special book after delivery of the testimony of the final judgment that determines the parentage of the person.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Bolivian law does not specify where must births be reported. However, the Medical Certificate of Live Birth form includes a space for "place of birth" of the newborn, and "place of habitual residence" of the mother.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Yes. Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 80 of 2012 (Regulation on the Rectification, Supplementation, Ratification, Replacement, Cancellation, and Transfer of Civil Registry Records), registrars are empowered to amend civil registry entries, including birth certificates. The resolution details the types of amendments allowed, the procedures to follow, and specifies which cases require proof. It also establishes that all administrative procedures for rectification, modification, supplementation, ratification, replacement, cancellation, or transfer are free of charge, except for costs related to transferring cases between Civil Registry offices or official service fees.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The minimum information required to register birth is captured in the Supreme Decree 24247 and Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017.

According to the Supreme Decree, the following information must be entered in the birth record and corresponding registration card. The following list is not exhaustive:

a) Name and surname of newborn, b) place, time, day, month and year of birth, c) sex of newborn, d) parents' names and surnames, e) nationality of parents and f) parents' address.

According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017, the following information is required for birth registration:

a) Newborn’s data: full name; place of birth; location where the birth occurred; time and date of birth; sex; person attending the birth; gestational age; weight and length at birth; indication of live birth; number of products of the pregnancy; and presence of any congenital malformations.

b) Mother’s data: full name; habitual residence; identity document number; date of birth; and cultural identification.

c) Person certifying the birth: full name; occupation; identity card number; and date of certificate issuance.

d) Fingerprint and institutional seal: mother’s signature and the institutional seal of the certifying entity.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases for late registration, the law requires the live birth certificate, or alternatively, evidence in the form of school record, any document with the child’s name or a declaration from two adult witnesses. For an adolescent, the same documents apply, but if using unofficial proof, two witness declarations are additionally required.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 616 of December 29, 2004, the main evidence required to register a birth in Bolivia is the Medical Certificate of Live Birth. This document is issued by authorized health personnel and certifies that the child was born alive. It contains key details such as the newborn’s name, date, time and place of birth, sex, and the parents’ names and identification information.

If the Medical Certificate of Live Birth is not available, other forms of evidence may be accepted, including a school record, any document showing the child’s name, or the declaration of two adult witnesses with valid identification.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The law is silent on fees for late and delayed birth registrations.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate must be provided without a cost.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The deadline to request the registration of births is one year in the cities and two years in the provinces countable from birth. After this term, the registration can only be made in the Departmental Directorates in a special book after delivery of the testimony of the final judgment that determines the parentage of the person.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Bolivian law does not specify where must births be reported. However, the Medical Certificate of Live Birth form includes a space for "place of birth" of the newborn, and "place of habitual residence" of the mother.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Yes. Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 80 of 2012 (Regulation on the Rectification, Supplementation, Ratification, Replacement, Cancellation, and Transfer of Civil Registry Records), registrars are empowered to amend civil registry entries, including birth certificates. The resolution details the types of amendments allowed, the procedures to follow, and specifies which cases require proof. It also establishes that all administrative procedures for rectification, modification, supplementation, ratification, replacement, cancellation, or transfer are free of charge, except for costs related to transferring cases between Civil Registry offices or official service fees.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The minimum information required to register birth is captured in the Supreme Decree 24247 and Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017.

According to the Supreme Decree, the following information must be entered in the birth record and corresponding registration card. The following list is not exhaustive:

a) Name and surname of newborn, b) place, time, day, month and year of birth, c) sex of newborn, d) parents' names and surnames, e) nationality of parents and f) parents' address.

According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017, the following information is required for birth registration:

a) Newborn’s data: full name; place of birth; location where the birth occurred; time and date of birth; sex; person attending the birth; gestational age; weight and length at birth; indication of live birth; number of products of the pregnancy; and presence of any congenital malformations.

b) Mother’s data: full name; habitual residence; identity document number; date of birth; and cultural identification.

c) Person certifying the birth: full name; occupation; identity card number; and date of certificate issuance.

d) Fingerprint and institutional seal: mother’s signature and the institutional seal of the certifying entity.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases for late registration, the law requires the live birth certificate, or alternatively, evidence in the form of school record, any document with the child’s name or a declaration from two adult witnesses. For an adolescent, the same documents apply, but if using unofficial proof, two witness declarations are additionally required.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 616 of December 29, 2004, the main evidence required to register a birth in Bolivia is the Medical Certificate of Live Birth. This document is issued by authorized health personnel and certifies that the child was born alive. It contains key details such as the newborn’s name, date, time and place of birth, sex, and the parents’ names and identification information.

If the Medical Certificate of Live Birth is not available, other forms of evidence may be accepted, including a school record, any document showing the child’s name, or the declaration of two adult witnesses with valid identification.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The law is silent on fees for late and delayed birth registrations.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate must be provided without a cost.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The deadline to request the registration of births is one year in the cities and two years in the provinces countable from birth. After this term, the registration can only be made in the Departmental Directorates in a special book after delivery of the testimony of the final judgment that determines the parentage of the person.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Bolivian law does not specify where must births be reported. However, the Medical Certificate of Live Birth form includes a space for "place of birth" of the newborn, and "place of habitual residence" of the mother.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Yes. Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 80 of 2012 (Regulation on the Rectification, Supplementation, Ratification, Replacement, Cancellation, and Transfer of Civil Registry Records), registrars are empowered to amend civil registry entries, including birth certificates. The resolution details the types of amendments allowed, the procedures to follow, and specifies which cases require proof. It also establishes that all administrative procedures for rectification, modification, supplementation, ratification, replacement, cancellation, or transfer are free of charge, except for costs related to transferring cases between Civil Registry offices or official service fees.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The minimum information required to register birth is captured in the Supreme Decree 24247 and Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017.

According to the Supreme Decree, the following information must be entered in the birth record and corresponding registration card. The following list is not exhaustive:

a) Name and surname of newborn, b) place, time, day, month and year of birth, c) sex of newborn, d) parents' names and surnames, e) nationality of parents and f) parents' address.

According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017, the following information is required for birth registration:

a) Newborn’s data: full name; place of birth; location where the birth occurred; time and date of birth; sex; person attending the birth; gestational age; weight and length at birth; indication of live birth; number of products of the pregnancy; and presence of any congenital malformations.

b) Mother’s data: full name; habitual residence; identity document number; date of birth; and cultural identification.

c) Person certifying the birth: full name; occupation; identity card number; and date of certificate issuance.

d) Fingerprint and institutional seal: mother’s signature and the institutional seal of the certifying entity.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases for late registration, the law requires the live birth certificate, or alternatively, evidence in the form of school record, any document with the child’s name or a declaration from two adult witnesses. For an adolescent, the same documents apply, but if using unofficial proof, two witness declarations are additionally required.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 616 of December 29, 2004, the main evidence required to register a birth in Bolivia is the Medical Certificate of Live Birth. This document is issued by authorized health personnel and certifies that the child was born alive. It contains key details such as the newborn’s name, date, time and place of birth, sex, and the parents’ names and identification information.

If the Medical Certificate of Live Birth is not available, other forms of evidence may be accepted, including a school record, any document showing the child’s name, or the declaration of two adult witnesses with valid identification.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The law is silent on fees for late and delayed birth registrations.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate must be provided without a cost.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The deadline to request the registration of births is one year in the cities and two years in the provinces countable from birth. After this term, the registration can only be made in the Departmental Directorates in a special book after delivery of the testimony of the final judgment that determines the parentage of the person.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Bolivian law does not specify where must births be reported. However, the Medical Certificate of Live Birth form includes a space for "place of birth" of the newborn, and "place of habitual residence" of the mother.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Yes. Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 80 of 2012 (Regulation on the Rectification, Supplementation, Ratification, Replacement, Cancellation, and Transfer of Civil Registry Records), registrars are empowered to amend civil registry entries, including birth certificates. The resolution details the types of amendments allowed, the procedures to follow, and specifies which cases require proof. It also establishes that all administrative procedures for rectification, modification, supplementation, ratification, replacement, cancellation, or transfer are free of charge, except for costs related to transferring cases between Civil Registry offices or official service fees.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The minimum information required to register birth is captured in the Supreme Decree 24247 and Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017.

According to the Supreme Decree, the following information must be entered in the birth record and corresponding registration card. The following list is not exhaustive:

a) Name and surname of newborn, b) place, time, day, month and year of birth, c) sex of newborn, d) parents' names and surnames, e) nationality of parents and f) parents' address.

According to the Ministerial Resolution No. 533 of 2017, the following information is required for birth registration:

a) Newborn’s data: full name; place of birth; location where the birth occurred; time and date of birth; sex; person attending the birth; gestational age; weight and length at birth; indication of live birth; number of products of the pregnancy; and presence of any congenital malformations.

b) Mother’s data: full name; habitual residence; identity document number; date of birth; and cultural identification.

c) Person certifying the birth: full name; occupation; identity card number; and date of certificate issuance.

d) Fingerprint and institutional seal: mother’s signature and the institutional seal of the certifying entity.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

In cases for late registration, the law requires the live birth certificate, or alternatively, evidence in the form of school record, any document with the child’s name or a declaration from two adult witnesses. For an adolescent, the same documents apply, but if using unofficial proof, two witness declarations are additionally required.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Under Supreme Electoral Tribunal Resolution No. 616 of December 29, 2004, the main evidence required to register a birth in Bolivia is the Medical Certificate of Live Birth. This document is issued by authorized health personnel and certifies that the child was born alive. It contains key details such as the newborn’s name, date, time and place of birth, sex, and the parents’ names and identification information.

If the Medical Certificate of Live Birth is not available, other forms of evidence may be accepted, including a school record, any document showing the child’s name, or the declaration of two adult witnesses with valid identification.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The law is silent on fees for late and delayed birth registrations.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate must be provided without a cost.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

The deadline to request the registration of births is one year in the cities and two years in the provinces countable from birth. After this term, the registration can only be made in the Departmental Directorates in a special book after delivery of the testimony of the final judgment that determines the parentage of the person.

Bolivia Legal Analysis

Bolivian law does not specify where must births be reported. However, the Medical Certificate of Live Birth form includes a space for "place of birth" of the newborn, and "place of habitual residence" of the mother.