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Every District in Zimbabwe has a main office and several sub-offices. One can register for an ID at any nearest registry office (initial or replacements).
In accordance with passport issuance regulations, an expired passport is not eligible for extension, regardless of the number of unused or unstamped pages. Applicants are required to submit a new passport application upon expiry.
A birth confirmation record does not expire.However, parents are legally required to register the birth within 42 days of the child being born. The birth confirmation record is typically used as supporting documentation for that registration; it remains valid but should be used promptly to complete the official birth registration process.
In accordance with Section 12 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act [Chapter 5:02], no person is permitted to sign on behalf of the father. The law requires a joint request from the mother and the individual personally acknowledging himself as the father of the child.
An applicant must be present in person for the ID registration process since the process involves biometrics capture.
The Department has not yet moved any of its services to online platforms, including passport applications. Members of the public are advised to disregard any claims or advertisements suggesting otherwise and to exercise caution to avoid fraud or misinformation. All passport applications must be made in person through officially designated Registry Offices and Zimbabwean Embassies or Consulates.
The birth is registered in the mother’s maiden name, without the father’s particulars.
An adult citizen of Zimbabwe is prohibited to be a citizen of a foreign country in terms of the provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe except on the condition that the person is a citizen of Zimbabwe by birth.
The birth is registered in the mother’s maiden name, without the father’s particulars.
