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Births and Deaths Registry Act, 2020 (Act 1027)

Act
Ghana Source: GhaLII
Government ServicesBirth CertificateDeath CertificateRegistration

Summary (Plain English)

Requires registration of all births within 12 months and deaths within 3 months. Birth registration is free within 12 months; late registration attracts fees. Birth certificate required for: school enrollment, passport application, Ghana Card registration. Registration done at district Births and Deaths Registry offices.

What This Means For You

  • • Birth registration is free within 12 months
  • • Late registration requires additional documentation and fees
  • • Birth certificate needed for school, passport, Ghana Card
  • • Deaths must be registered within 3 months
  • • Registration at district offices nationwide

Original Source

https://ghalii.org/legislation/act/2020/1027

Content sourced from GhaLII. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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