The Birth Declaration Form is a crucial document in South Africa's vital registration system, required under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 51 of 1992 and its associated regulations. This form must be completed for every birth occurring within South African territory or to South African citizens abroad. It serves multiple purposes: legally registering the birth, establishing the child's identity, enabling the issuance of a birth certificate, and contributing to national vital statistics. The form collects comprehensive information about the child, parents, and circumstances of birth, and must be submitted to the Department of Home Affairs within 30 days of birth, though provisions exist for late registration. The information provided forms part of the national population register and is essential for planning public services and maintaining accurate demographic records.
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1. Notice of Birth: Declaration that a birth has occurred and basic details of the event
2. Child's Details: Full name (if given), sex, date of birth, place of birth, and weight at birth
3. Mother's Details: Full personal information of the biological mother including ID number, citizenship, and contact details
4. Father's Details: Full personal information of the biological father including ID number, citizenship, and contact details
5. Medical Practitioner/Midwife Certification: Details and confirmation from the medical professional who attended the birth
6. Declaration by Informant: Sworn statement by the person reporting the birth, confirming the accuracy of the information
7. For Official Use: Section for Department of Home Affairs official to complete with registration details
1. Details of Legal Guardian: Used when neither parent is available to register the birth or when legal guardianship has been assigned to another person
2. Multiple Birth Information: Additional section required in cases of twins, triplets, or other multiple births
3. Adoption Information: Used in cases where the child is being registered as part of an adoption process
4. Late Registration Details: Additional information required when the birth is being registered after the standard 30-day period
5. Surrogate Mother Details: Used in cases of surrogate births, including details of the surrogate mother and commissioning parents
1. Supporting Documents Checklist: List of required documents to be submitted with the birth declaration form
2. Identity Document Copies: Certified copies of parents'/guardians' identity documents or passports
3. Medical Certificate of Birth: Official medical confirmation of the birth from the hospital or attending medical professional
4. Proof of Address: Recent proof of residential address of the person registering the birth
5. Marriage Certificate: If parents are married, a copy of the marriage certificate (where applicable)
Relevant legal definitions
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Child
Informant
Medical Practitioner
Midwife
Parent
Mother
Father
Legal Guardian
Marriage
Identity Number
Birth Certificate
Notice of Birth
Place of Birth
Registration Officer
Department
Director-General
Multiple Birth
Stillbirth
Surrogate Mother
Commissioning Parent
Citizenship
Permanent Resident
Late Registration
Supporting Document
Certified Copy
Official Use
Registration Number
Population Register
Home Affairs Office
Child
Informant
Medical Practitioner
Midwife
Parent
Mother
Father
Legal Guardian
Marriage
Identity Number
Birth Certificate
Notice of Birth
Place of Birth
Registration Officer
Department
Director-General
Multiple Birth
Stillbirth
Surrogate Mother
Commissioning Parent
Citizenship
Permanent Resident
Late Registration
Supporting Document
Certified Copy
Official Use
Registration Number
Population Register
Home Affairs Office
Clauses
Personal Information
Declaration and Certification
Data Protection
Privacy Notice
Supporting Documentation
Verification
Penalties and Offenses
Official Certification
Medical Certification
Identity Confirmation
Parental Information
Child Details
Place of Birth
Registration Details
Witness Confirmation
Multiple Birth Details
Late Registration
Citizenship Declaration
Marriage Status
Additional Remarks
Official Use
Document Requirements
Information Accuracy
Legal Obligations
Consent
Declaration and Certification
Data Protection
Privacy Notice
Supporting Documentation
Verification
Penalties and Offenses
Official Certification
Medical Certification
Identity Confirmation
Parental Information
Child Details
Place of Birth
Registration Details
Witness Confirmation
Multiple Birth Details
Late Registration
Citizenship Declaration
Marriage Status
Additional Remarks
Official Use
Document Requirements
Information Accuracy
Legal Obligations
Consent
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