Guide : How to Apply for a Birth Certificate

Registering your newborn child is an important legal step. In Cyprus, the process varies depending on whether the parents are married or not, or if the mother is a single parent.  In both cases you will be required to complete and swear affidavits at the court. Here’s a simplified guide to help you understand what to do. 

🍼 If the Child’s Parents Are Not Married:

1. Sign Affidavits
   • Both parents must sign affidavits confirming the father’s identity.
   • You must sign an affidavit confirming if you have any other children and if you are married. 
   • You will need additional affidavits if:
     • The baby is older than 3 months.
     • One or both parent(s) do(es) not have a copy of their passport.
2. Buy Court Stamps
   1. Visit any post office and buy court stamps (€4) for each affidavit (signed statement).
3. Go to the Family Court
   • Bring the affidavits and stamps to the Family Court in your district.
   • Example (Nicosia):
     • 📍 Iroon 2, Engomi
     • 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
4. Submit Documents to the District Office
   • Bring:
     • Birth registration from hospital
     • Signed affidavits
     • Original + photocopies of your documents (Confirmation Letter, Alien Book)
     • 5 euros for the birth certificate
   • In Nicosia, go to:
     • 📍 Alkeou 2, Strovolos, 1458
     • 🕗 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
   • Get manager’s approval in Room 5.
   • Go to Window 7 for the certificate (same-day service if documents are complete).

👩‍🍼 If You Are a Single Mother:

You must sign an affidavit confirming if you have any other children and if you are married.

1. Check if You Need Affidavits
   • Required if:
     • The baby is older than 3 months.
     • You don’t have a copy of your passport.
     • You can find the affidavits here :
       • Affidavit for Child Recognition
       • Affidavit No Passport
2. Go to the District Court
   • Bring affidavit(s) with €4 court stamp per each affidavit.
   • Example (Nicosia):
     • 📍 Charalambos Mouskos Street
     • 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
3. Then Follow the Same Steps as Above
   • Submit your documents to the District Office (see above).

💡 Tip: The process may take some time, but in most cases, the birth certificate is issued on the same day.