The birth certificate is an essential document which is managed by the National Registry of Colombia and which not only establishes the legal identity of a person, but also allows you to carry out an innumerable number of procedures. Although it is an important role, it is very common to misplace it. Given this situation, It is essential to know how to obtain this certification again.
In the event that you want to obtain your birth registration, you must follow the following steps:
1. Access to the Portal: Enter the website of the National Registry of Civil Status at https://rcenlinea.registraduria.gov.co/
2. User Registration: If you do not have an account, you will need to register. If you are already registered, log in with your username and password.
3. Select the Service: Look for the “Citizen Services” option and select “Digital Civil Status Registry”.
4. Copy Request: Click “Request” and choose the type of record you want (in this case, the birth certificate).
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National Registry of Colombia
Source: National Registry of Civil Status of Colombia
5. Fill in the Data: Complete the required fields, including the document holder’s full name and identification number.
6. Payment: Make the corresponding payment of $17,000 through the available methods (PSE or consignment).
7. Reception of the Document: Once the payment is processed, you will receive the digital copy of your civil registration in the email you provided. You can also download it directly from the portal.
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What is the digital certificate of civil status?
It was created with the purpose of providing the service of issuing civil registration certificates through the use of ICT in accordance with the articles 5 and 6 of Law 2052 of 2020 and by virtue of the provisions of Article 110 of Decree 1260 of 1970.
“This certificate is presented in three forms: birth, marriage and death. The information is extracted from the Civil Registry Information System (SIRC), the database produced and managed by the National Registry of Civil Status”, indicates the site of the Registry.
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