Obtaining Certificates In-Person or Online

The Civil Status Office remains the sole authority in Seychelles authorized to issue birth, adoption, marriage, and death certificates. You can request these documents either by visiting our office in person or by using the CertExpress online service.

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible to request a certificate if:

• You were born, adopted, or married in Seychelles.
• You have a family member who passed away in Seychelles.

Required Identification for In-Person Requests

When requesting certificates in person, please provide one of the following documents containing your National Identification Number (NIN):

• National Identity Card
• Passport
• Driving License

Additional Requirements for Marriage Certificates:

For marriage certificates, please provide:

• Names of Both Parties: Including maiden name.
• Date and Place of Marriage: Specify the details.
• Name of the Celebrant: Who officiated the marriage.

Note:

It is important when instructing your bank to make money transfers to a Seychelles Government Overseas Account to specify the purpose of the transfers and your name.

Personal cheques (local only), should be made payable to Government of Seychelles.

Requirements for Online Requests via CertExpress

To request certificates online using CertExpress, make sure you have:

• A Validated SeyID Account: Your digital ID in Seychelles.
• ID Card Details of the Certificate Owner: For verification.
• Visa or MasterCard Ready: To process the payment securely.

Fees

• Certificate Copies: All copies, whether large extracts, abridged or online are available for SCR 50 each.

Special Instructions for Overseas Use

If your certificates are intended for use abroad, they must be authenticated with an apostille and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). If required, further certification by the relevant consulate is necessary.

Applying from Abroad?

If you are applying from abroad, ensure that your payment covers:

• Stamp Fees
• Apostille Fees
• MFA or Consulate Fees
• Courier Service Charges

Once complete, forward your certificate to the designated Government of Seychelles Overseas Account.

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