How to Apostille a Birth Certificate in Bali

Wondering how to get an apostille for a birth certificate in Bali?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the necessary steps to obtain a birth certificate and then apostille it, covering most scenarios.
If you still have questions after, don’t hesitate to send us a message!

Determining the Right Document

Let’s start by identifying the document you want to apostille:

  • Indonesian Birth Certificate: This is called an Akta Kelahiran. It is issued at the Catatan Sipil (civil registry office) to persons born in Bali.
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad: When a child’s parents have foreign citizenship, they often report the birth of the child to their country’s embassy. The embassy will issue a document that is equal to a birth certificate from that country. This is usually known as a Report of Birth, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and it is equal to a birth certificate.

How To Apostille a Birth Certificate if You Already Have It

If you already have the birth certificate, here’s what to do.

First, check if the document needs to be notarized.
The following birth certificates most likely need to be notarized:

  • Indonesian birth certificate, i.e. Akta Kelahiran without a QR code (before 2019).
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by a foreign country.

If you have an Indonesian birth certificate with a QR code (2019 or after), then you can just print it on A4 paper and apostille it directly.

Here is how to get notarized copy of a birth certificate:

  1. Go in person to a notary in your area. Take your identification (passport, KTP, etc.) and take the birth certificate with you.
  2. Reach out to Bali Apostille Service and we can do it for you as part of the apostille process.

Second, you have to apostille the document.
To apostille the birth certificate, you have two options:

  1. Visit the Kemenkumham (Ministry of Law and Human Rights) in Bali. Take your identification with you (passport, KTP, etc.) and your birth certificate.
  2. Contact Bali Apostille Service for a fast and easy process from the comfort of your home.

The process normally takes 6 – 10 working days.

So we have explained how to apostille your birth certificate if you already have it.
But what if you don’t have your birth certificate?
Keep reading to learn how to obtain a birth certificate in Bali.

How to Get a Birth Certificate if You Have Already Registered Your Child’s Birth

If you already registered your child’s birth in the past, you can get the birth certificate from the local Catatan Sipil.
These offices are located in various districts across Bali and are responsible for registering births and issuing birth certificates:

If your birth was not registered in one of these areas, search Google Maps for “Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil” to locate the right office.

How to Get a Birth Certificate if You Recently Had a Baby

If you recently had a baby in Bali, or if you are planning on having a baby in Bali, we recommend reading the following articles:

The articles above will guide you to:

  1. Get a letter from the hospital containing information about the birth, i.e Surat Keterangan Kelahiran.
  2. Receive an Indonesian birth certificate, i.e Akta Kelahiran. You do this by registering the birth at the local civil office known as the Catatan Sipil.

If you are an expatriate in Indonesia, the articles above will also guide you to:

  1. Register the birth with Indonesian immigration so that your child’s immigration status is legal.
  2. Register the birth with your home country’s embassy. Here you will get a birth certificate from your home country, known as a consular report of birth abroad. You will also apply for a passport for your child here.
  3. Apply for a proper Indonesian visa for your child once the child has a passport.

Congratulations on your newborn! We are wishing you the best!

Some of you may be wondering what you need a birth certificate for anyway.
The next section is for you.

What Do You Need a Birth Certificate For?

A birth certificate is needed for many reasons, including:

  • Obtaining a passport and facilitating travel.
  • Enrolling in educational institutions like school and university.
  • Accessing healthcare services.
  • Handling financial and legal matters.
  • Serving as proof of identity in various situations.

Why Apostille Your Birth Certificate?

If you need to present your birth certificate in another country, then you need to apostille or legalize it.
For example if you want to:

  • Study or work in another country.
  • Secure a visa or residency abroad.
  • Engage in business or legal transactions abroad.

Getting an apostille for your birth certificate is an important process.
Especially if you need it to work, study, or conduct business in another country.

We hope that this article provided you with enough information to help you in your journey!
We understand that getting your birth certificate apostilled or legalized can be a complex process.

If you still have any questions, or if you would like to skip the hassle of doing it all yourself, feel free to send us a message!
We can make the whole process quick and simple, so that you can focus on your next big adventure!

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