Birth Registration
Mozambique
ID and Related Services
Unique Personal Identifier (UPI)
Is proof of birth registration required by law to issue a national ID card?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
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Mozambique Legal Analysis
Analysis of the legal instruments available to the reviewer did not identify any provisions relevant to this question.
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Is proof of birth registration required in order to access any public services?
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Mozambique Legal Analysis
There is no provision requiring a birth certificate to access key services.
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Is a Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) assigned at birth registration for every child born in the country?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
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Mozambique Legal Analysis
Article 18B, states that the electronic notification system assigns a national unique identification number when birth data are captured, even when a newborn has not yet been named. Thus, unique personal identifiers numbers are assigned at birth.
Is the original birth certificate provided free of charge?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
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Mozambique Legal Analysis
A fee of 77 meticals (equivalent to USD 1.20) is required for a certificate to be issued. Article 15 indicates that posts have authority to make records but does not indicate whether they can issue certificates. Certificate applications have to be referred or relayed to their registry office.
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Registration Linked to Access to Key Services and Other Incentives
Is proof of birth registration required by law to issue a national ID card?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
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Mozambique Legal Analysis
Analysis of the legal instruments available to the reviewer did not identify any provisions relevant to this question.
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Is proof of birth registration required in order to access any public services?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
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Mozambique Legal Analysis
There is no provision requiring a birth certificate to access key services.
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Is a Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) assigned at birth registration for every child born in the country?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Mozambique Legal Analysis
Article 18B, states that the electronic notification system assigns a national unique identification number when birth data are captured, even when a newborn has not yet been named. Thus, unique personal identifiers numbers are assigned at birth.
Is the original birth certificate provided free of charge?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Mozambique Legal Analysis
A fee of 77 meticals (equivalent to USD 1.20) is required for a certificate to be issued. Article 15 indicates that posts have authority to make records but does not indicate whether they can issue certificates. Certificate applications have to be referred or relayed to their registry office.
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National ID
Is proof of birth registration required by law to issue a national ID card?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
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Mozambique Legal Analysis
Analysis of the legal instruments available to the reviewer did not identify any provisions relevant to this question.
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Is proof of birth registration required in order to access any public services?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Mozambique Legal Analysis
There is no provision requiring a birth certificate to access key services.
Law Source
Is a Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) assigned at birth registration for every child born in the country?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Mozambique Legal Analysis
Article 18B, states that the electronic notification system assigns a national unique identification number when birth data are captured, even when a newborn has not yet been named. Thus, unique personal identifiers numbers are assigned at birth.
Is the original birth certificate provided free of charge?
Recommended Practice based on International Guidelines
Law Source
Mozambique Legal Analysis
A fee of 77 meticals (equivalent to USD 1.20) is required for a certificate to be issued. Article 15 indicates that posts have authority to make records but does not indicate whether they can issue certificates. Certificate applications have to be referred or relayed to their registry office.