⚠️ CURRENT STATUS: ONLINE SYSTEM OFFLINE
Heads up: The online portals for Registering a Birth and Applying for Certificates are currently UNAVAILABLE.
This means you MUST go in person. Do not just show up empty-handed. If you miss one document, you will be turned away at the gate. Use the checklists below to get it right the first time.
👶 Protocol 1: Applying for Birth Certs
Since you can't click "Order Online" right now, you need to visit an RGD Regional Office (Twickenham Park, Portmore, etc.).
The "Don't Get Turned Back" Checklist
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Completed Application Form: Download the "Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate" form and fill it out at home. Do not wait until you get there.
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Birth Entry Number: This is the secret code (e.g., GAP0123). Look at an old copy or the pink slip. If you don't have it, you must pay extra for a search.
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Valid ID: Driver's License, Passport, or Voter's ID. No ID, no service.
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Cash/Card: Bring both. Systems go down. Be prepared to pay the Search Fee (~$500) + Certificate Fee (~$2,500+).
🍼 Protocol 2: Registering a New Baby
The online registration is down. Here is how to make sure your baby exists on paper.
💡 Did you do "Bedside Registration"?
If you registered at the hospital, you don't need to re-register. You just need to apply for the certificate (See Protocol 1).
If You Missed Bedside Registration:
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Immunization Card: The "Passport to Health" book you got at the clinic.
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Parents' ID: Both mother and father need valid ID. If unmarried, the father MUST be present to be added to the birth paper.
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Marriage Certificate: If married, bring the original certificate so the father's name can be added automatically.
🕊️ Protocol 3: Death & Marriage
Insurance claims and visas are waiting. Don't let a missing paper stop you.
For Death Certificates:
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Burial Order: You need the Registration Number from the Burial Order given by the police/doctor.
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Correct Spelling: Verify the deceased's name matches their ID exactly. If the Death Cert says "Jon" but the Insurance says "John," you won't get paid.
For Marriage Certificates:
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The Pink Form: Bring the copy of the Marriage Register you signed at the wedding. It has the crucial Entry Number.