Processing a birth certificate in Georgia usually takes up to two weeks. There is an option for expedited processing within 1-2 business days at a higher tariff. The speed of obtaining the document depends on the individual wishes of the client.
A birth certificate is necessary for:
- Applying for citizenship of Georgia or other countries
- Use as a document proving identity
- Obtaining a residence permit in Georgia or abroad
- Confirming family relationships
- Processing educational documents
- Immigration and emigration procedures
- Receiving social benefits and services
Where to obtain a birth certificate in Georgia
A birth certificate in Georgia can be processed in Tbilisi, at the House of Justice. In case of errors in the records or absence of data in the archive, it is necessary to apply to the Civil Registry Office where the birth was registered.
If a birth certificate is required for a child born abroad
In such cases, birth documents are often required, even if the child was born outside Georgia. In this case, an extract from the birth record can be requested. The birth record is kept in the Civil Registry Office of the locality where the birth was registered.
What to do if you have an old birth certificate, but a new one is required?
If you have an old Georgian birth certificate, it may not be accepted in some countries. Such documents are not subject to apostille or legalization at consulates. In this case, it is necessary to obtain a duplicate. The duplicate has the same legal force as the original, and it will be indicated that it is a duplicate. This does not entail any legal consequences.
Can I get a birth certificate in Cyrillic?
Unfortunately, obtaining a birth certificate in Cyrillic is not possible. Such documents lost their validity after the collapse of the USSR. Duplicates or extracts from the birth record are issued, depending on the circumstances. All official documents in Georgia are processed in the Georgian language. If the document contains names in Cyrillic, they will be transliterated into Georgian according to language rules and relevant laws.