Zimbabwe Birth & Death Certificate Fees
Official Government Fee Reference
This page summarizes selected fees published in the Zimbabwe Government Gazette Extraordinary dated 30 January 2024.
Source:
Zimbabwe Government Gazette Extraordinary
Date:
30 January 2024
Relevant instruments:
SI 7/2024, SI 8/2024, SI 10/2024
Currency:
United States dollars, unless otherwise stated
Birth and Death Registration Fees
| Fee Item | Official Fee |
|---|---|
| Search of records for any one year | US$1.00 |
| Photocopying any document/page | US$0.20 |
| Initial birth certificate for persons six years or younger | Free |
| Initial birth certificate for persons above six years | US$5.00 |
| Initial death certificate | US$2.00 |
| Certified copy of an entry of birth/death certificate | US$5.00 |
| Extract from an entry relating to a birth/death | US$2.00 |
| Authentication | US$20.00 |
| Urgent birth/death certificate | US$10.00 |
| External birth certificate | US$15.00 |
Citizenship Fees
| Fee Item | Official Fee |
|---|---|
| Search of records/set | US$10.00 |
| Photocopying any document/page | US$0.10 |
| Temporary Travel Document | US$40.00 |
| Certificate of confirmation of citizenship | US$50.00 |
| Certificate of registration of citizenship by descent | US$50.00 |
| Certificate of renunciation of Zimbabwean citizenship | US$200.00 |
National Registration Fees
| Fee Item | Official Fee |
|---|---|
| Search of records relating to any year | US$2.00 |
| Fingerprint clearance | US$1.00 |
| Urgent fingerprint clearance | US$5.00 |
| Photocopying a document/page | US$0.20 |
| Initial registration for persons aged 16 to 18 | Free |
| Initial registration for persons above 18 | US$2.00 |
| Replacement of lost or torn document | US$5.00 |
| Urgent replacement of lost or torn document | US$10.00 |
| Change of citizenship status | US$40.00 |
| Change of name by notarial deed | US$100.00 |
Important Fee Disclaimer
Government fees are determined by the relevant Zimbabwean authorities and may change without notice. Fees may be payable in Zimbabwe dollars at the prevailing interbank rate where applicable.
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