Other Services for Kenyans

1. Certificate of Good Conduct
Download application for certificate of good conduct form
2. In Case of Arrest
3. Assistance incase of distress
4. Aunthentification of Kenyan documents
5. Change of Name
6. Assist in issuance of birth certificates for Kenyans born in Thailand

An application can only be made by persons who qualify for citizenship by descent. Chapter VI Section 90 of the constitution of Kenya states that: “A person born outside Kenya after 11th December 1963 shall become a citizen of Kenya at the date of his / her birth if at that date his / her father is a citizen of Kenya”

The following documents are required to process the birth certificate of Kenyan citizens born abroad.
• Two (2) application forms (BDA) duly filled
• Copy of the fathers passport
• Copy of mothers passport
• Notification of Birth issued by the civil authorities or the hospital (Accompanied by two copies translated into English)
• Two (2) copies of marriage certificate translated into English or international marriage certificate (if legally married)
• Processing fee of baht 500 is paid in cash.
• Registered self-addressed, stamped envelop

Processing time- may take 3 months or more.

Further details can be obtained at:
The Office of the Principal Civil Registrar
PO Box 49179 Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 227461
Registration of Births Form BDA 1

Where a person has a changed his/her name documentary evidence to support change must be produced. Such as marriage certificate, a properly executed Deed Poll or a divorce certificate/decree.

To obtain a replacement of the birth, marriage or death certificate-
• A search form must be completed and returned.
• Together with a fee of baht 500.
• A copy of the certificate to ease reference
• Registered self-addressed, stamped envelopeProcessing time - may take 3 months or more.

Further details can be obtained at:
The Office of the Principal Civil Registrar
PO Box 49179 Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 227461