Birth Registration

Indonesia

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Indonesia Birth Registration Certificates and Related Services

Certificates and Related Services

Certified Copies

Is the first copy of birth certificate provided free of charge?

Yes

Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines

Legislation should require the registrar, upon completion of registration, to issue an original birth certificate to the parents of the child free of charge. Ideally, the local registrar has the power to issue a birth certificate, as this will shorten the time frame for certificate issuance.
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UNGOLF para 279

Indonesia Legal Analysis

The first copy of the birth certificate is issued free of charge.
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Unique Personal Identifier (UPI)

Is a Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) assigned at birth?

Yes

Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines

The UN guidance recommends that a unique personal identifier (UPI) is assigned and entered into the birth record for every child born within the territory of the country, regardless of citizenship, ethnicity, nationality, or residency status. This facilitates the linkage of records in the CR and ID systems.
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UNGOLF para 268

Indonesia Legal Analysis

A UPI - known as a National Identity Number (NIK) in Indonesia - is issued at birth registration for all residents. If the parents are not legally resident in the country, then their child may not be assigned a NIK.
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Registration Linked to Access to Key Services and Other Incentives

Is proof of birth registration required in order to access any public services?

Yes

Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines

Birth certificate should be requested for child immunizations and wellness checks. Absence of a birth certificate should not prevent the child from accessing healthcare. However, if health workers (such as vaccination workers, doctors, nurses) see an unregistered infant, they can use the opportunity to register the child. Legislation should allow for health workers to act as informants in these circumstances.
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UNGOLF para 260

Indonesia Legal Analysis

Government and private services - including passport, drivers license, taxation number, insurance, land certificates, and other ID documents - require an NIK (National Identity Number), which is issued at birth registration. Therefore, services are tied to birth registration.
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National ID

Is proof of birth registration required by law to issue a national ID card?

Yes

Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines

For those born in the country, birth registration should be required in order to register for a national ID. For refugees, migrants or stateless persons born outside the country and lacking proof of birth registration from country of origin, the law should provide alternative means to validate their identity and obtain identity credentials.
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UNGOLF para 19, 64

Indonesia Legal Analysis

An NIK (National Identity Number), which is issued at birth registration in Indonesia, is needed to obtain a national ID card.
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