The government of Zimbabwe recently introduced new fees for important documents like birth certificates, death certificates, national IDs, and citizenship certificates. This has left citizens with many questions about the updated costs and application procedures. This comprehensive FAQ answers the top 15 questions people have about these new rates. For a full list of all the new fees, our Passport, Death/Birth Certificate Fees page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Initial birth certificates are free for children ages 6 years and younger.
Getting an initial birth certificate for someone over age 6 now costs $5.
A certified copy of any birth certificate, whether initial or replacement, costs $5.
Making alterations like name changes or fixing errors costs $5. Correcting government department mistakes is free.
The fee for getting someone’s first death certificate is $2.
Like with birth certificates, certified copies of death certificates cost $5 each.
Fixing errors or making changes to death certificates has a $5 fee, unless the mistake originated from the government department, in which case corrections are free.
The initial ID registration is totally free for citizens ages 16-18 years old.
Getting your first ID card over age 18 has a cost of $2 now.
Replacing lost or damaged ID documents now has a $5 standard fee, or $10 for urgent processing.
Upgrading material from metal to synthetic polythene for enhanced durability and security now costs $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents.
The issuance fee for temporary travel documents is now $40.
Certificates to confirm someone’s current citizenship status cost $50.
New registration into Zimbabwean citizenship costs $50 for both adult and minor applicants.
The charge to formally renounce Zimbabwean citizenship is $200.
Conclusion
The updated fees and rules for birth certificates, death certificates, national IDs, and citizenship documents in Zimbabwe give citizens lots of important new information to know. This FAQ covers the top 15 questions people have about these recent changes. Check this page for a full official list of new documentation costs.
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