Publication date: 30.05.2024
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A duplicate document is a copy of the original document, which is issued by state authorities or other authorized institutions in case of loss, destruction or malfunction of the original. In Ukraine, the procedure for obtaining a duplicate document may differ depending on the type of document and the authority that issued it.
For example, to obtain a duplicate passport or other personal identification documents in Ukraine, it may be necessary to submit an application to the relevant body of the migration service or the passport office together with identification documents and confirmation of the loss of the original. To obtain a duplicate of other documents, such as a birth certificate, a corresponding application is issued to the registration service, the authority that issued the original, or another competent authority.
After submitting the application and the necessary documents, the authority that issues the duplicate carries out a check and issues a new document. The cost and terms of obtaining a duplicate may vary depending on the type of document and the authority that issued it.
A child's birth certificate is an official document that confirms the fact of a person's birth. It is issued by the competent authorities, usually registration services or civil registration offices, after the birth has been registered.
The birth certificate usually contains the following information:
1. Surname, first name and patronymic of the child: Basic personal data of the newborn child.
2. Date and place of birth: Date and exact place of birth of the child.
3. Surnames, first names and patronymics of parents: Personal data of the child's parents or guardians.
4.Date of issue and registration number: Date of issue of the certificate and its unique registration number.
A birth certificate is an important document that can be used for various legal and administrative procedures, such as obtaining a passport, obtaining health insurance, schooling, and others. It is also an important document for proof of identity and citizenship.
How to get a duplicate birth certificate of a deceased person, how to issue a duplicate birth certificate.
To obtain a duplicate birth certificate, you will need to contact the authority that issued the original certificate. Usually this is the civil status registration department or the registration service at the place of birth of the child.
Here are the steps you will need to follow:
1. Prepare the necessary documents: Usually, to obtain a duplicate birth certificate, you need to have your passport or other document that proves your identity with you.
2. Contact the registry office: Visit the registry office that serves your child's place of birth. Get the appropriate application for a duplicate birth certificate.
3. Fill out the application: Fill out the application, indicating all the necessary information. The application will usually include information about the child, its parents and the circumstances of the birth.
4. Pay the cost: In some cases, you may need to pay a certain cost for obtaining a duplicate certificate. Check this information at the registration desk.
5.Get a duplicate: After submitting the application and paying the fee, you will be issued a duplicate of the child's birth certificate.
Obtaining a duplicate birth certificate by proxy. Obtaining a duplicate birth certificate by proxy is possible, but the procedure may differ depending on the rules of a particular body for registration of civil status acts.
Make sure that your power of attorney has all the necessary signatures and seals to avoid any delays or misunderstandings during the procedure of obtaining a duplicate certificate. Be prepared that the procedure for obtaining a duplicate may take some time, usually from a few days to several weeks, depending on the specific authority and their workload
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Does the duplicate invalidate the original birth certificate.
In cases of loss or damage of the original, it may be required to replace it with a duplicate. This process may vary depending on the country and its laws. In many cases, the original certificate remains valid even after the duplicate is issued, but in some cases the original may be canceled after the duplicate is issued. Exact rules should be determined by local law or the institution that issues birth certificates.
