Birth Certificate

Registration of Birth / Issuing a Birth Certificate

A birth must be registered by the father at the District Office of the Civil Registry Office within 30 days (failing to do so results in a fine). If the father is unable to do this, the registration procedure can be handled by someone who attended the birth, or by the mother.

The following documents are required for registration:

• Both parents’ residency and identity documents
• Marriage certificate
• Child's official birth certificate issued by the hospital
• Application form
• Payment for registration fee
• Naming a Child

A child's name must be chosen in a joint decision by the parents. If agreement can't be reached, Turkish law gives the father the right to decide.

In the case of marriage between a Turkish citizen and a foreigner, a child may be given two names (Turkish and another).

Phone: (0212) 259 8444