What this is

Congratulations, you are now the proud parent of a newborn baby. One of your new responsibilities are to come to the Civil Registry Department within (5) five working days to register the birth of your child.

Who it is for

All births must be registered 5 working days at the Civil Registry

Where to go

To the Government Administration Building.

Appointment required: Yes.

Available online: No.

What to bring

  • Valid identification card or passport
  • Only persons present at the birth can register the birth
  • Declaration from Medical Center
  • If married proof of legalized marriage certificate (non- resident)
  • If divorced proof of legalized divorce certificate (non-resident)
  • If widowed proof of legalized death certificate (non-resident)
  • Copy of Acknowledgment certificate (pre-acknowledgment took place away from Sint Maarten).
  • Correct spelling of name(s) of child(ren) including commas, accents, ect.

What it costs and how long

What the official page states it costs: NAFL 25 for Birth Certificate; NAFL 25 for Apostille stamp if document will be used away from Sint Maarten; NAFL 17.50 (Registration form).

How long the official page states it takes: Immediately.

The official page

Ministry: General Affairs. Department: Civil Registry.

Always check the government's own page before you travel to an appointment: register-a-birth - Government of Sint Maarten.