BI-24 · Department of Home Affairs

Register a birth

The BI-24 is the Department of Home Affairs form used to register the birth of a child in South Africa so a birth certificate can be issued.

All Department of Home Affairs forms
Form code
BI-24
Department
Department of Home Affairs
Who normally uses it
Parents or guardians registering a child's birth

When you would use the BI-24

  • A child has been born and the birth must be registered
  • Home Affairs requires the completed notice of birth to issue a certificate

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