In Puerto Rico, birth certificates are issued by the Puerto Rico Vital Statistics Office. Here are the requirements and procedures for obtaining a birth certificate:
Only the person whose name appears on the birth certificate, their parents, or their legal representative may request a birth certificate.
In order to request a birth certificate, you will need to provide the following information:
There are two ways to apply for a birth certificate in Puerto Rico:
The processing time for a birth certificate request in Puerto Rico varies depending on the method of application. In-person requests can usually be processed within the same day, while online requests can take up to 10 business days.
For more information on ordering a birth certificate in Puerto Rico, you can contact the Puerto Rico Vital Statistics Office at (787) 765-2929 or visit their website at http://www.salud.gov.pr/.
"Address | P.O. Box 11854, Fernández Juncos Station, San Juan, PR 00910 |
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Phone number | (787) 765-2929 / (787) 767-9120 |
Website | https://www.pr.gov/ |