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Civil Status Registration in Mauritius: History, Procedures, and Requirements

Learn about civil registration of birth, death, and marriage in Mauritius, from historical manuscripts to online registration. Explore the time limits, procedures, and documents required for each registration type. Discover the rules governing civil marriage and the process for non-citizens marrying in Mauritius. Understand how religious marriages can have civil effects and the issuance of certificates by the Registrar of Civil Status.

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Civil Status Registration in Mauritius: History, Procedures, and Requirements

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  1. Civil Status DivisionPrime Minister’s Office, Mauritius Civil Registration of Birth, Death, Still-Birth and Marriage By R. Bundhoo Registrar of Civil Status

  2. History of Civil Registration • Existence of Civil Registration in Mauritius. • From Manuscripts to Registers. • From Registers to Online Registration.

  3. Registration of Birth • Time Limit. • Tardy Declarations – Procedures. • Place of Registration. • Documents to be produced for Registration. • Content of Entry. • Gift Voucher.

  4. Registration of Death - 1 • Time Limit. • Place of Registration. • Documents to be produced: • Medical Certificate, • Birth and Marriage Certificates & National ID Card of deceased, • National ID Card of declarant. • Content of Entry. .

  5. Registration of Death - 2 • Registration on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. • At main Offices. • On–Call Service. • Early Burial. • Still-Birth.

  6. Registration of Civil Marriage - 1 • Governed by the Code Napoleon and Civil Status Act. • Publication of Civil Marriage. • Publication period.

  7. Registration of Civil Marriage - 2 • Publication of marriage (How made). • Documents needed. • Validity of documents. • Matrimonial Regimes.

  8. Registration of Civil Marriage - 3 • Objection to marriage. • Time of Civil Marriage. • Proceedings for celebration.

  9. Marriage of Non-Citizens • Provision made in Civil Status Act. • Non–Residents & Non-Citizens. • Authority to celebrate such marriage. • Celebration Procedures.

  10. Marriage of Mauritian to Non-Citizen • Documents to be produced. • Time Limit. • Place of Celebration.

  11. Religious Marriage having Civil Effect • Authorised Persons. • Registers issued by Registrar. • Celebration. • Transcription. • Unauthorised Persons. • Assisted by Civil Status Officer.

  12. Issue of certificates • Proof of Identity. • Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates. • Free copies. • Fees for additional copies.

  13. Thank you for your attention

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