Overview
The Vital Statistics Unit provides comprehensive Information Services to assist citizens in obtaining official documentation related to key life events. Citizens can:
- Apply for birth, death, marriage, adoption, or Registrar’s certificates for records that have already been registered with the VSU.
- Request tailored information extracts or certified copies of documents pertaining to their specific life events.
To cater to diverse needs, the Information Services offer flexible delivery options. Applicants can choose from same-day, next-day, or standard service.
Process
Who can apply?
Who can apply?- Life event participant.
- The bride or groom can apply for their marriage certificate
- Mother, Father or child over 18 years can apply for a birth certificate or adoption certificate.
- A Person authorised by the life event participant through a signed authorization form
Required documents
Required documents- Applicant’s identification document
- Authorization document – if authorized person is applying
Check the Services Overview page to learn more about the application process, service types, and more.
Fee Structure
Fee Structure| Event Type (CRVS Service) Event | Same-day Service Fee (BZD) | Next-day Service Fee (BZD) | Standard Service Fee (BZD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Extract about Life event | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate- Birth/Death/Adoption certificate | 30 | 15 | 4 |
| Certificate- Marriage certificate | 30 | 20 | 5 |
| Certificate- Registrar's certificate | 80 | 14 | |
| Non-marriage certificate | 0 | 50 | 10 |
| Non-birth certificate |
*For Belizeans, only Social Security Cards and Passports are accepted. For Foreigners, only Passports and National IDs are accepted. Driver’s license and Voter’s Card are not accepted.
Service Documents
These are supporting documents that you may need when accessing services. No other versions of the forms will be accepted. These include: