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How to replace a lost birth certificate in Kenya

How to replace a lost birth certificate . (Courtesy)

If you have lost your birth certificate you might want to replace it as soon as possible. Your birth certificate if the first identification document to enable you to access some services at the government. Once you reach 18 years, you can then apply for a National Identity card, but you’ll still need your birth certificate to do this. Having your birth certificate can help ease the application of other important documents you might require in life such as passport, visas, ID or in some other cases, applying for a school.  

So, if you’ve lost your birth certificate as an adult, here are two ways you can apply for one.

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