Civil Status / Registration of a sealed record/

any person over the age of eighteen whose birth has not been registered, while both of their parents are registered in the civil status records

This service enables individuals with to begin the transaction process at the diplomatic mission before completing it later in Syria

Service Delivery Channels:

The Mission Attestation Hall.

Beneficiaries of the Service:

Syrian citizens and those considered as such.

General Notes

After completing the sealed record report at the diplomatic mission, the mission sends the report to the Civil Status Directorate. The concerned individuals or their legal representative must visit the Civil Status Directorate in the Syrian Arab Republic to complete the procedures

2025-12-21Last update

Common questions

A birth certificate or document issued by the competent authorities, provided that the document is original and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of birth
two personal photos , size 3.5 x 4 cm, with a white background
The personal identity card of the parents or a valid passport for both of them or an individual civil registration extract , along with a copy of their marriage statement or marriage contract, certified by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates or one of its consular offices in the governorates, provided that the period from the date of its issuance does not exceed six months
Fill out the birth form, which can be obtained from the diplomatic mission
Fill out the paternity verification form which can be obtained from the embassy
The presence of two witnesses to prove paternity, provided that the witness is over eighteen years old at the time of the birth. It is preferable that the witnesses be relatives of the sealed record, excluding the parents and siblings, without gender discrimination
The personal ID cards of the witnesses or their passports

Terms and conditions

The person with the sealed record must be present in person, with witnesses who must also be present in person

Service procedures

Booking an appointment through the MOFA SY appointment application.

Submit the application at the scheduled appointment time and provide the required documents.

Payment of fees.

Fee services

Time required

Submit method

In-person

Owner relation

Yes

Civil Status / Registration of a sealed record/ | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates | Syrian Arab Republic