How to request a birth certificate in Puerto Rico
Who can request one, what is usually required, where to apply, and how to reach the official Demographic Registry.
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Who can request one, what is usually required, where to apply, and how to reach the official Demographic Registry.
See what you need
The study of your ancestors: $100.00, about 20 business days, and how far back the search reaches.
Who can request one, what each copy costs, which channels are available, and how long each one takes.
What documents the Registry asks for, the two $20.00 stamps, and why it is only done at the Central Office.
The Demographic Registry process, where the forms are, and what applies if you live outside Puerto Rico.
The Demographic Registry process, and why doing it within 90 days costs $20.00 instead of $35.00.
The four scenarios the law contemplates, what happens to the original record, and who can see the prior data.
What to do when a birth was never registered: the Negative Certification, the five stamps, and the accrediting documents.
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