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Birth Registration
Indonesia
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Indonesia
Birth Registration
Procedure and Certificates
Procedure and Certificates
Place
Can amendments be made by the registrar to correct minor errors or add omitted information, and are they free of charge?
Minor corrections are free of charge. Correction of omitted information or that are different from supporting documents must be made by a court of law.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Corrections of "editorial errors" (defined as an error in writing a letter or number) can be made by local civil registrars. Other types of errors - such as data discrepancies between supporting documents and the registration record - must be made by courts.
What is the minimum information required for birth registration?
Minimum information is in accordance with UN guidance and registrar does not have discretion to register birth without all information.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Form F-1.01 requires basic information, including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex and name of parent(s). Some indigenous communities do not name children until a certain age. This can prevent the birth of the child being registered. There are no special accomodations for these communities.
What evidence is required for on-time birth registration?
Birth confirmation letter, marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, family book and electronic national ID card
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art. 33 requires citizens to submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) marriage certificate/book or other proof of marriage, 3) the family book, and 4) the e-KTP (electronic national ID card). A foreigner must submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) travel documents, and 3) e-KTP or a permanent residence permit card or a limited stay permit card or a visit visa. Permendagri 108/2019, Art 96(1), allows a civil registrar to record a birth reported by a foreigner without immigration documentation.
Are there any fees or fine for late or delayed birth registration?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Law 23/2006, Art. 90, states that residents will be subject to a fine if they exceed the time period for reporting a birth. Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art 73(2), requires civil registration officers to give verbal and written warnings first and impose fines in accordance with the population's ability.
Are there any fees for on-time birth registration?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
On-time birth registration is free of charge. The law does not explicitly state this, but it does allow for a fee for late registration. By implication, on-time registration is free.
Where should a birth that occurred in a transit vehicle be reported?
N/A
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
N/A
Law Source
Where must births be reported?
Place of residence
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Article 3 of Law 23/2006 requires residents to report births to the Disdukcapil (registration office) or the Disdukcapil Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) where they reside.
Law Source
Time
Can amendments be made by the registrar to correct minor errors or add omitted information, and are they free of charge?
Minor corrections are free of charge. Correction of omitted information or that are different from supporting documents must be made by a court of law.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Corrections of "editorial errors" (defined as an error in writing a letter or number) can be made by local civil registrars. Other types of errors - such as data discrepancies between supporting documents and the registration record - must be made by courts.
What is the minimum information required for birth registration?
Minimum information is in accordance with UN guidance and registrar does not have discretion to register birth without all information.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Form F-1.01 requires basic information, including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex and name of parent(s). Some indigenous communities do not name children until a certain age. This can prevent the birth of the child being registered. There are no special accomodations for these communities.
What evidence is required for on-time birth registration?
Birth confirmation letter, marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, family book and electronic national ID card
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art. 33 requires citizens to submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) marriage certificate/book or other proof of marriage, 3) the family book, and 4) the e-KTP (electronic national ID card). A foreigner must submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) travel documents, and 3) e-KTP or a permanent residence permit card or a limited stay permit card or a visit visa. Permendagri 108/2019, Art 96(1), allows a civil registrar to record a birth reported by a foreigner without immigration documentation.
Are there any fees or fine for late or delayed birth registration?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Law 23/2006, Art. 90, states that residents will be subject to a fine if they exceed the time period for reporting a birth. Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art 73(2), requires civil registration officers to give verbal and written warnings first and impose fines in accordance with the population's ability.
Are there any fees for on-time birth registration?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
On-time birth registration is free of charge. The law does not explicitly state this, but it does allow for a fee for late registration. By implication, on-time registration is free.
Where should a birth that occurred in a transit vehicle be reported?
N/A
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
N/A
Law Source
Where must births be reported?
Place of residence
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Article 3 of Law 23/2006 requires residents to report births to the Disdukcapil (registration office) or the Disdukcapil Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) where they reside.
Law Source
Fees and sanctions
Can amendments be made by the registrar to correct minor errors or add omitted information, and are they free of charge?
Minor corrections are free of charge. Correction of omitted information or that are different from supporting documents must be made by a court of law.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Corrections of "editorial errors" (defined as an error in writing a letter or number) can be made by local civil registrars. Other types of errors - such as data discrepancies between supporting documents and the registration record - must be made by courts.
What is the minimum information required for birth registration?
Minimum information is in accordance with UN guidance and registrar does not have discretion to register birth without all information.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Form F-1.01 requires basic information, including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex and name of parent(s). Some indigenous communities do not name children until a certain age. This can prevent the birth of the child being registered. There are no special accomodations for these communities.
What evidence is required for on-time birth registration?
Birth confirmation letter, marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, family book and electronic national ID card
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art. 33 requires citizens to submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) marriage certificate/book or other proof of marriage, 3) the family book, and 4) the e-KTP (electronic national ID card). A foreigner must submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) travel documents, and 3) e-KTP or a permanent residence permit card or a limited stay permit card or a visit visa. Permendagri 108/2019, Art 96(1), allows a civil registrar to record a birth reported by a foreigner without immigration documentation.
Are there any fees or fine for late or delayed birth registration?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Law 23/2006, Art. 90, states that residents will be subject to a fine if they exceed the time period for reporting a birth. Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art 73(2), requires civil registration officers to give verbal and written warnings first and impose fines in accordance with the population's ability.
Are there any fees for on-time birth registration?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
On-time birth registration is free of charge. The law does not explicitly state this, but it does allow for a fee for late registration. By implication, on-time registration is free.
Where should a birth that occurred in a transit vehicle be reported?
N/A
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
N/A
Law Source
Where must births be reported?
Place of residence
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Article 3 of Law 23/2006 requires residents to report births to the Disdukcapil (registration office) or the Disdukcapil Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) where they reside.
Law Source
Evidence
Can amendments be made by the registrar to correct minor errors or add omitted information, and are they free of charge?
Minor corrections are free of charge. Correction of omitted information or that are different from supporting documents must be made by a court of law.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Corrections of "editorial errors" (defined as an error in writing a letter or number) can be made by local civil registrars. Other types of errors - such as data discrepancies between supporting documents and the registration record - must be made by courts.
What is the minimum information required for birth registration?
Minimum information is in accordance with UN guidance and registrar does not have discretion to register birth without all information.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Form F-1.01 requires basic information, including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex and name of parent(s). Some indigenous communities do not name children until a certain age. This can prevent the birth of the child being registered. There are no special accomodations for these communities.
What evidence is required for on-time birth registration?
Birth confirmation letter, marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, family book and electronic national ID card
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art. 33 requires citizens to submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) marriage certificate/book or other proof of marriage, 3) the family book, and 4) the e-KTP (electronic national ID card). A foreigner must submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) travel documents, and 3) e-KTP or a permanent residence permit card or a limited stay permit card or a visit visa. Permendagri 108/2019, Art 96(1), allows a civil registrar to record a birth reported by a foreigner without immigration documentation.
Are there any fees or fine for late or delayed birth registration?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Law 23/2006, Art. 90, states that residents will be subject to a fine if they exceed the time period for reporting a birth. Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art 73(2), requires civil registration officers to give verbal and written warnings first and impose fines in accordance with the population's ability.
Are there any fees for on-time birth registration?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
On-time birth registration is free of charge. The law does not explicitly state this, but it does allow for a fee for late registration. By implication, on-time registration is free.
Where should a birth that occurred in a transit vehicle be reported?
N/A
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
N/A
Law Source
Where must births be reported?
Place of residence
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Article 3 of Law 23/2006 requires residents to report births to the Disdukcapil (registration office) or the Disdukcapil Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) where they reside.
Law Source
Information
Can amendments be made by the registrar to correct minor errors or add omitted information, and are they free of charge?
Minor corrections are free of charge. Correction of omitted information or that are different from supporting documents must be made by a court of law.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Corrections of "editorial errors" (defined as an error in writing a letter or number) can be made by local civil registrars. Other types of errors - such as data discrepancies between supporting documents and the registration record - must be made by courts.
What is the minimum information required for birth registration?
Minimum information is in accordance with UN guidance and registrar does not have discretion to register birth without all information.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Form F-1.01 requires basic information, including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex and name of parent(s). Some indigenous communities do not name children until a certain age. This can prevent the birth of the child being registered. There are no special accomodations for these communities.
What evidence is required for on-time birth registration?
Birth confirmation letter, marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, family book and electronic national ID card
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art. 33 requires citizens to submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) marriage certificate/book or other proof of marriage, 3) the family book, and 4) the e-KTP (electronic national ID card). A foreigner must submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) travel documents, and 3) e-KTP or a permanent residence permit card or a limited stay permit card or a visit visa. Permendagri 108/2019, Art 96(1), allows a civil registrar to record a birth reported by a foreigner without immigration documentation.
Are there any fees or fine for late or delayed birth registration?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Law 23/2006, Art. 90, states that residents will be subject to a fine if they exceed the time period for reporting a birth. Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art 73(2), requires civil registration officers to give verbal and written warnings first and impose fines in accordance with the population's ability.
Are there any fees for on-time birth registration?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
On-time birth registration is free of charge. The law does not explicitly state this, but it does allow for a fee for late registration. By implication, on-time registration is free.
Where should a birth that occurred in a transit vehicle be reported?
N/A
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
N/A
Law Source
Where must births be reported?
Place of residence
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Article 3 of Law 23/2006 requires residents to report births to the Disdukcapil (registration office) or the Disdukcapil Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) where they reside.
Law Source
Incomplete Records, Amendments, and Corrections
Can amendments be made by the registrar to correct minor errors or add omitted information, and are they free of charge?
Minor corrections are free of charge. Correction of omitted information or that are different from supporting documents must be made by a court of law.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Corrections of "editorial errors" (defined as an error in writing a letter or number) can be made by local civil registrars. Other types of errors - such as data discrepancies between supporting documents and the registration record - must be made by courts.
What is the minimum information required for birth registration?
Minimum information is in accordance with UN guidance and registrar does not have discretion to register birth without all information.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Form F-1.01 requires basic information, including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex and name of parent(s). Some indigenous communities do not name children until a certain age. This can prevent the birth of the child being registered. There are no special accomodations for these communities.
What evidence is required for on-time birth registration?
Birth confirmation letter, marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, family book and electronic national ID card
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art. 33 requires citizens to submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) marriage certificate/book or other proof of marriage, 3) the family book, and 4) the e-KTP (electronic national ID card). A foreigner must submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) travel documents, and 3) e-KTP or a permanent residence permit card or a limited stay permit card or a visit visa. Permendagri 108/2019, Art 96(1), allows a civil registrar to record a birth reported by a foreigner without immigration documentation.
Are there any fees or fine for late or delayed birth registration?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Law 23/2006, Art. 90, states that residents will be subject to a fine if they exceed the time period for reporting a birth. Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art 73(2), requires civil registration officers to give verbal and written warnings first and impose fines in accordance with the population's ability.
Are there any fees for on-time birth registration?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
On-time birth registration is free of charge. The law does not explicitly state this, but it does allow for a fee for late registration. By implication, on-time registration is free.
Where should a birth that occurred in a transit vehicle be reported?
N/A
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
N/A
Law Source
Where must births be reported?
Place of residence
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Article 3 of Law 23/2006 requires residents to report births to the Disdukcapil (registration office) or the Disdukcapil Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) where they reside.
Law Source
Birth Certificate
Can amendments be made by the registrar to correct minor errors or add omitted information, and are they free of charge?
Minor corrections are free of charge. Correction of omitted information or that are different from supporting documents must be made by a court of law.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Corrections of "editorial errors" (defined as an error in writing a letter or number) can be made by local civil registrars. Other types of errors - such as data discrepancies between supporting documents and the registration record - must be made by courts.
What is the minimum information required for birth registration?
Minimum information is in accordance with UN guidance and registrar does not have discretion to register birth without all information.
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Form F-1.01 requires basic information, including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex and name of parent(s). Some indigenous communities do not name children until a certain age. This can prevent the birth of the child being registered. There are no special accomodations for these communities.
What evidence is required for on-time birth registration?
Birth confirmation letter, marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, family book and electronic national ID card
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art. 33 requires citizens to submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) marriage certificate/book or other proof of marriage, 3) the family book, and 4) the e-KTP (electronic national ID card). A foreigner must submit: 1) a birth confirmation letter, 2) travel documents, and 3) e-KTP or a permanent residence permit card or a limited stay permit card or a visit visa. Permendagri 108/2019, Art 96(1), allows a civil registrar to record a birth reported by a foreigner without immigration documentation.
Are there any fees or fine for late or delayed birth registration?
Yes
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Law 23/2006, Art. 90, states that residents will be subject to a fine if they exceed the time period for reporting a birth. Presidential Regulation 96/2018, Art 73(2), requires civil registration officers to give verbal and written warnings first and impose fines in accordance with the population's ability.
Are there any fees for on-time birth registration?
No
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
On-time birth registration is free of charge. The law does not explicitly state this, but it does allow for a fee for late registration. By implication, on-time registration is free.
Where should a birth that occurred in a transit vehicle be reported?
N/A
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
N/A
Law Source
Where must births be reported?
Place of residence
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Indonesia
Legal Analysis
Article 3 of Law 23/2006 requires residents to report births to the Disdukcapil (registration office) or the Disdukcapil Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) where they reside.
