Civil Registration · Registrar General's Department
Birth Certificate Application
The birth certificate application form (Form B63) is used to request a certified copy of your birth certificate, or to search the birth register, from the Registrar General's Department or your local Divisional Secretariat.
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Anyone who has lost their birth certificate, needs an extra certified copy, or needs one for school admission, marriage, passport, or visa applications.
How to use it
- 1. Download the official application form below (free).
- 2. Fill in your details, including approximate date/place of birth for a register search.
- 3. Print it — or let PrintNow print it for you.
- 4. Submit at your Divisional Secretariat or the Registrar General's Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I apply for a birth certificate copy in Sri Lanka?
At your local Divisional Secretariat office, or directly at the Registrar General's Department, using Form B63.
Not the official form itself — we link/host it for convenience. Always check Registrar General's Department for the current, authoritative version before submitting.