Government Hikes Fees for Birth and Death Certificates: New Costs.
Kenyans will now face higher fees for obtaining birth and death certificates following the government’s introduction of revised charges by the State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services.
The new rates, outlined in a Kenya Gazette supplement issued just before Kithure Kindiki assumed the role of Deputy President, significantly increase the costs of essential services.
Under his tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kindiki implemented these changes, raising birth and death registration fees from Ksh.50 to Ksh.200.
For late registrations, the fee has risen from Ksh.150 to Ksh.500, representing an increase of Ksh.350. Additionally, those seeking replacement documents due to loss will now pay Ksh.1,000, a sharp rise from the previous Ksh.90.
| Service | Previous Fee (Ksh) | New Fee (Ksh) | Increase (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration of Births and Deaths | 50 | 200 | 150 |
| Late Registration of Births and Deaths | 150 | 500 | 350 |
| Replacement of Lost Birth/Death Certificates | 90 | 1,000 | 910 |
| Amendments (e.g., Typos, Missing Letters) | 130 | 1,000 | 870 |
Amendments and Foreign Registrations
Errors or omissions on these documents, such as typographical mistakes or missing letters, will cost individuals Ksh.1,000 to amend, up from the earlier charge of Ksh.130.
For Kenyans registering births through diplomatic missions abroad, the fee is now set at USD150, equivalent to Ksh.19,000.
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Authenticating the seal of the Principal Registrar will require Ksh.500 locally, while the same service offered by foreign missions in Kenya will cost $100 (Ksh.12,950).
Registering a birth or death of a Kenyan citizen occurring abroad but recorded locally will now cost Ksh.1,000.
Furthermore, the registration of a presumed death has increased tenfold, from Ksh.150 to Ksh.1,500.
| Service | New Fee |
|---|---|
| Foreign Registration of Births (USD/Ksh) | 150 USD / 19,000 Ksh |
| Authenticating Principal Registrar’s Seal (Local) | 500 Ksh |
| Authenticating Principal Registrar’s Seal (Foreign) | 100 USD / 12,950 Ksh |
| Registration of Birth/Death Abroad (Ksh) | 1,000 |
| Registration of Presumed Death (Ksh) | 1,500 |
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The government has indicated that the fee adjustments aim to boost revenue collection.
These changes coincide with other cost increases, such as the higher fees for acquiring passports for foreign travel.
Government Hikes Fees for Birth and Death Certificates: New Costs.
