Register a Birth In Bhutan By Online
- Births must be registered by DCRC at least 30 days of the day the baby was born. In the event of failure to comply with the above timeline, parent(s)/guardian(s) will have to report in person to the DCRC HQ for registration.
- Complete and submit the application form number. BCRS-BR-01.
- A consent form by the head of household needs to be sought out by the applicant, in the event that they are not the child’s primary caregiver.
- Attach the relevant documents, as stated in the documents needed to complete fill out the form.
- The applicant has to present their CIDor SRP card in its original form at the time of registration.
- The birth registration certificate may be obtained at CCor DCRCOor Thromdeand DCRC Headquarters.
Required Documents For Register a Birth
Documents needed to be submitted Bhutanese SRP holders or citizens:
- The completed application form is no. BCRS-BR-01
- Documents proving the identity of parents
- Notice of the birth (if born in a hospital or BHU).
- Marriage certificate copy, or endorsement by the Guarantor.
- The consent form from Head of the Household in the event that the applicant isn’t the parent of the child.
Documents needed for all other wedding cases and non-Bhutanese brides:
- Application form completed No. BCRS-BR-01
- Documents proving the identity of parents
- Notice of the birth (if birth was in hospital/BHU).
- Marriage certificate copy, or endorsement by the garant.
Documents needed to Bhutanese citizens working abroad in Bhutanese Missions and Embassies:
- The completed application form is no. BCRS-BR-01
- Identity documents for parents
- Certificate of birth issued by a competent authority.
- Copy of marriage certificate, or any other statement that confirms the parental status of the child must be sought from the Chancery Head. Chancery.
- The consent form from Head of the Household, if the applicant isn’t an adult child’s father or mother.
Documents required for Bhutanese citizens/SRP holders studying/working/residing overseas:
- Application form completed No. BCRS-BR-01
- Identity documents for parents
- Birth certificates issued by a competent authority.
- Copy of marriage certificate, or other document confirming parental status of the child must be sought from the head of Chancery.
- The consent form from Head of the Household in the event that the applicant isn’t parents of the child.
Note: When who apply through the Community Center (CC) operator You must show the original CID/SRP card to be used for verification for verification purposes.
Office Locations and Contacts
Thimphu Thromde
Building Number 08
Gongdzin Lam, Thimphu: 11001-Bhutan
Phone Numbers
Phuentsholing Thromde
EPBAX 252168, 252759, 254645
FAX # 252882
DoR Building (PT& ADB)- EPBAX 251690, 252245
Send us an email at pt@pcc.bt
Gelephu Thromde Administration
Gelephu BHUTAN
Post Box No.184
Tel: +975 06 251289 or 251734
Fax: +975 06 251288
Email : gelephuthromde@gcc.bt
SamdrupJongkhar Thromde
Contact Number:
Office of Thrompon
Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde
Po.Box no. 219
Samdrup Jongkhar: Bhutan
Telephone Number:
PABX: +975 7 251616, +975 7 251619, +975 7 251629
Fax: – +975 7 251770 (Thrompon), +975 7 251305 (General)
Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs
Department of Civil Registration and Census
Telephone : +975-2-322301/322015/325173
Address: Post Box No.133 Tashichho Dzong
Thimphu,Bhutan
MHCA Web site
Citizen’s Service Website
Eligibility
Every kid born in Bhutan or those born to Bhutanese parents from abroad could be registered on the official civil register.
Fees
- Registration is Free
- Except for the charge for service to be paid at the community center in the event that the application needs to be made in the Community Center (CC).
Documents to Utilize
Application Formula For Birth Registration
Processing Time
Births will be recorded in the civil register within 30 days of the date on which the application was made.
Instructions
Forms for registration can be submitted to the following offices:
- Community Center (CC)
- Dzongkhag Civil Registration and Census Office (DCRCO)
- Thromde Administration
- Department of Civil Registration and Census, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, (MOHCA)
Requirements Information
- Name
- Nationality
- Date of Birth
- Blood Group
- Gender
- Mother Tongue
- Religion
- Birthplace of the Child
- Dzongkhag
- Gewog/Thromde
External Links
- Citizens Services Website of Bhutan: