Instructions for Completing the Addition of Father’s Particulars (Status) Application Form
These instructions explain the application process for adding father’s particulars to a child’s birth record.
Please note you should complete the form only if you satisfy the following criteria:
- At the time of the birth both parents were not married
- The child’s mother and the child’s father are not currently married
- The child’s father was not present at the time the child was registered
- The father has consented to having his information added to the child’s birth record
- Enter the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form. Please answer all questions
- Review the information you entered for accuracy.
- Take all printed pages along with the relevant processing fees to Registrar General’s Department.
Item 1: Mother’s Name: The full name of the mother whose child’s certificates is being requested.
Item 2: Mother’s Address: The current place of residence for the mother. This should be an address to which written correspondence from the Registrar General’s Department should be directed.
Item 3: Child’s Date of Birth: The date of birth of the child whose certificates are being requested
Item 4: Sex: Gender of the child whose certificates are being requested
Item 5: Child’s Name: The full name of the child whose birth certificates are being requested.
Item 6: Place of Birth: The name of the Hospital or Home address where the child was born. The address complete with district and parish should be stated here
Item 4: Birth Registration Number: An alpha numeric number given at the time of registering the birth. This number can be found on the top section of all copies of the birth certificate. If you do not have this number you should submit an Index Search Application prior to completing this form.
Item 5-12: Self Explanatory
Both pages of this application form must be signed in the presence of one of the following officials:
1. Attorney-at-law
2. Justice of the Peace
3. Clerk of Courts
4. Registered Medical Practitioner
5. Minister of Religion
6. Marriage Officer
7. Midwife
8. Principal or Headmaster of Defined Public Education Institution
If the mother or father is RESIDENT OUTSIDE OF JAMAICA, this document must be signed before a NOTARY PUBLIC, COMMISSIONER OF OATHS, or the equivalent official, who will also affixes his/her seal.