Identity & civil status · Checked 2026-10-03
Get a copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate
An official extract of a civil status record. Almost every other procedure, ID card, passport, Certificate of Character, pension, asks for a recent computerised birth certificate.
| Who can apply | Anyone whose birth, marriage or death was registered in Mauritius, or a family member/representative. |
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| Authority | Civil Status Division |
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| Online | Yes: through the government e-services portal with MauPass, or in person at any Civil Status Office. |
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| How long it takes | Often same day at the counter; a few working days online |
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| Valid for | Does not expire, but many offices only accept extracts issued within the last 3 months |
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Fees
| First issue at registration | Free |
| Additional copy (extract) | Rs 25 (reported: see Reality check) |
| Posting abroad (not apostilled) | ≈ €8-13 normal post · €35-40 EMS |
Documents to bring
- Full names of the person on the certificate, date and place of the event
- Your National Identity Card
- The registration number and year, if you know it (speeds things up)
Steps
- Decide which certificate you need (birth, marriage or death) and whose.
- Apply online through the e-services portal with your MauPass, or go to any Civil Status Office with your ID.
- Pay the fee.
- Collect the extract (or receive it by post).
- If it is going abroad, get it apostilled: see “Apostille a document”.
Where to go
- Central Civil Status Office
7th Floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building, Port Louis
Tel: 201 2313, 201 2279
Mon-Fri (cash office 09:15-14:00)
Common problems
- Old handwritten records may take longer to trace: bring as many details as you can.
- Spelling of names differs between documents: ask the Civil Status Office about a rectification before you start a passport or ID application.
Tips
- Order two or three copies at once if you have several procedures to do.
- Check the spelling of every name before leaving the counter.
