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- 011-2596360 Telephone
- 076-7011954 SMS
- No. 36, Malalasekera Mawatha,
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
for Integrity
அரசு சேவை மையங்கள்
Service Cluster
Civil Registration Services
Births · Marriages · Deaths — Registrations and Certificates
NIC applications (new issuance, renewal, and corrections) are submitted here. The DS office certifies and forwards the application to the Department of Registration of Persons. Both one-day and regular service options are available.
Passport applications are not handled at this office. They are processed directly by the Department of Immigration & Emigration. You can apply online or visit a regional passport office. A certified copy of your birth certificate from this office may be required as a supporting document.
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Visit the ADR Division counter at Welipitiya DS within 3 months of the child's birth.
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Submit the BHT 30 card issued by the hospital, or a declaration if born at home.
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Complete the birth notification form with both parents' details and sign the declaration.
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The first certified copy is issued on the same day, free of charge.
- BHT 30 card from hospital (or home birth declaration)
- NICs of both parents (originals & copies)
- Birth certificates of both parents
- Parents' marriage certificate
- Child's horoscope (for home births, if available)
Registration within 3 months is free of charge. The first certified copy is also free. Additional copies cost Rs. 100 each.
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Submit Form B6 declaration to the ADR Division at Welipitiya DS.
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3 months to 1 year: The ADR can approve and register directly at this office.
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Over 1 year: Application is forwarded to the Registrar General's Department for central approval.
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On approval, the birth is entered into the e-BMD system and a certificate is issued.
- Grama Niladhari certificate confirming birth details
- Hospital record or BHT 30 card (if available)
- Child's horoscope
- NICs & birth certificates of both parents
- Parents' marriage certificate
- School records or immunisation card (if applicable)
For persons over 21 years, the applicant must declare themselves. Registrations delayed by over 12 months are forwarded to the Registrar General's Department — this may take additional processing time.
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Give marriage notice to the Marriage Registrar at Welipitiya DS at least 4 days before the intended date.
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Notice is displayed for 10 days. If no objection is raised, the marriage may proceed.
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Solemnise the marriage in the presence of the Marriage Registrar and two witnesses.
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Marriage certificate (B121) is issued by the Registrar after registration.
- NIC / Passport of both parties (originals & copies)
- Birth certificates of both parties
- Divorce certificate or late spouse's death certificate (if previously married)
- Muslim marriages: Wali declaration (Form E2/3)
- Both parties must be at least 18 years of age
Kandyan marriages follow a separate procedure under the Kandyan Marriage and Divorce Act. Please enquire at the counter for specific guidance on Kandyan registrations.
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Obtain the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (BDR 26) from the attending physician or hospital.
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For sudden or unnatural deaths, obtain the post-mortem report and police report first.
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Submit BDR 26 and supporting documents to the ADR Division counter at Welipitiya DS.
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Death is registered and a death certificate plus burial permit are issued.
- BDR 26 — Medical Certificate of Cause of Death
- NIC of the deceased (original & copy)
- NIC of the informant (next of kin registering the death)
- Unnatural deaths: post-mortem report & police report
Deaths should be reported as soon as possible. The death certificate is required before burial and for pension, NIC cancellation, and estate purposes. Late registration requires a Grama Niladhari declaration and ADR approval.
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Complete the application form — B63 for births, B121 for marriages.
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Note the Volume and Folio numbers from the top-right corner of your original certificate — essential for a quick search.
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Pay Rs. 100 per copy at the DS cashier and attach the receipt.
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Submit at the ADR counter. Records in the e-BMD system are issued same day. Older records may take 1–3 working days.
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Or apply online via the e-BMD portal and pay by Visa/Mastercard.
- Completed application form (B63 for birth, B121 for marriage)
- NIC of applicant (original & copy)
- Volume & Folio numbers of the original entry (if known)
- Fee receipt — Rs. 100 per certified copy
The original certificate received at registration is not valid for Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation. You must obtain a fresh certified extract from this office or the Registrar General's Department for visa and overseas applications.
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Submit the relevant declaration form to the ADR Division at any DS office in the district.
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Under 21: Declaration made by a parent or guardian — use Form B7 (adding name) or B9 (altering name).
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21 or above: Person declares themselves — use Form B8 (adding name) or B10 (altering name).
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ADR reviews and approves. The amended entry is recorded and a new certified copy is issued.
- Original birth certificate to be amended
- NIC of applicant or parent/guardian
- Supporting evidence — school records, horoscope
- For parental additions: parents' marriage certificate & NICs
Apply Online via e-BMD Portal
Request certified copies of Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates online from anywhere. Pay by Visa or Mastercard and receive by post or collect in person.
