How to apply?

To obtain a duplicate certificate, after clicking the "Continue" button:

• complete the "YeSem" identification process,
• fill in the required information,
• make the payment (in certain cases, the service is free of charge; details are provided below).

Requirements

The following individuals may apply for a duplicate certificate:

• the person to whom the registration pertains;
• an interested party (in the event of a death);
• parents or legal representatives, if the person is incapacitated on the day the duplicate is issued;
• an authorized person (via a simple power of attorney);
• individuals aged 16–18 for their own birth certificate;
• parents or a community head for the birth certificate of an individual who has reached age 16 but does not possess an identification document.

Required documents and information

To apply, it is necessary to:

• provide the applicant's personal details,
• attach a scanned version of the identification document,
• provide the applicant's contact information.

The following must be attached to the application:

• a document verifying a change in data (in case of discrepancies);
• when applying through a representative: a power of attorney and a scanned copy of the grantor's passport;
• in cases of guardianship or trusteeship: the relevant legal decision;
• when applying for individuals over 16 without a passport: a document issued by the community head.

Payment amount and Porcedure

• To obtain a duplicate of a certificate issued before September 30, 2014, a fee of AMD 5,000 is required.
• For certificates issued after September 30, 2014, the duplicate is provided free of charge for the first request. For every subsequent request, a fee of AMD 5,000 must be paid.
• If Apostille certification is required, an additional fee of AMD 7,000 applies.

Payment is made online on the application submission page.

Processing time and Procedure

The duplicate certificate is sent to the applicant's email address within 3 working days.

Reference to legislation

• RA Law "On Registration of Civil Status Acts"

• RA Law "On State Duties"

The legal acts can be found on arlis.am (ensure you read the latest versions).