Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Birth Registration (BRN):
1. How to apply for BRN?
Answer: A birth registration application has to be completed ONLINE. Please click on the link http://bdris.gov.bd/br/application
2. Which documents are required for BRN?
Answer:
i) For Adult Bangladesh Nationals:
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One passport size photograph of the applicant;
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Certified copy of Bangladesh passport;
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Certified copy of birth certificate / SSC Certificate
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Payment receipt;
ii) For a child of Bangladeshi nationals born overseas:
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Parents’ digital Birth Certificate (for children born after 2001);
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One passport size photograph of the child;
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Child’s overseas birth certificate (original) OR, a photocopy of overseas birth certificate attested by a JP/GP/Police/Pharmacists;
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Original Bangladesh passport (valid or expired) of either of the parents along with a photocopy; OR, A photocopy of the information page of the passport of either of the parents attested by a JP/GP/Police/Pharmacists;
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Mobile number and email address of either of the parents.
3. Is it mandatory to have parent’s digital BRN (17 digit) for applying children BRN?
Answer: Yes
4. Is it possible to correct /amend the BRN from the Bangladesh High Commission if it was not issued from the High Commission?
Answer: No; the application for correction should be submitted to the BRN issuing authority.
5. How many days are required obtaining a birth certificate?
Answer: 15 days after fulfilling all the requirements
6. What is the fee for BRN?
Answer: i) Within 45 days of birth: Free of charge
ii) After 45 days of birth: A$ 2.00
iii) For information correction/change: A$3
7. What are the changes that could be made in the BRN certificate?
Answer: All kind of wrong information may be changed with correct information.
8. What is the process for rectification of an error?
Answer: The High Commission cannot help rectify an error. Applicants can apply for correction following the link
https://www.bdris.gov.bd
