Obtaining a birth certificate and other first child documents

Baby was born just a few days ago, you just unpacked things on arrival from the hospital and dreamily make lists of things that you forgot to buy before birth? Do not forget about the legal aspect of replenishment in the family. Obtaining a birth certificate is a necessary procedure for every Russian. To postpone the campaign in the registrar is not necessary at least because without a basic document confirming the identity of the child, parents will not be able to issue a variety of children's benefits and lump sums for the birth of a baby.

How is the birth certificate obtained?

For registration of this document, you must apply to the registry office at the place where the child appears in the world or on the registration of one of the parents. The easiest way to get a certificate is if the parents are a husband and wife. One of the spouses can write the application, you will also need to provide a certificate of birth of the child from the maternity hospital (issued to all mothers upon discharge), mother and father passports, marriage certificate. If the child is born outside the marriage union, both parents will have to file an application. In disputable situations, before obtaining the documents of the baby, it will be necessary to confirm the paternity in court. The most common situation is that the mother is married to a man who is not the biological father of the child. Obtaining a birth certificate is possible without the personal presence of the parents. In this case, a notarized power of attorney and the personal presence of the applicant's representative will be required. To apply to the registry office for obtaining a certificate is necessary during the first month of life of the baby. If for some reason this is not possible, the medical certificate may be issued before the year is reached. You can get a certificate later, but in this case the birth certificate will need to be updated.

Infant's registration

If you have already received a birth certificate, you know, the next step is getting a policy and registering a child. A newborn can be registered in the same place as any of his parents, regardless of the consent or disagreement of the owners of the living space.

Documents for the registration of a child - this is a birth certificate, parents' passports, a statement from one of them, along with which the baby will be registered. If the mother and father are registered at different addresses, a certificate of the composition of the second parent's family will also be required - this is confirmation that the child will not be registered at two addresses at once. If the parent is the owner of the living space, a certificate of ownership will also be required.

How to get a medical baby policy?

Much easier than obtaining a birth certificate, there is a medical certificate . But with the acquisition of this document is also not recommended to delay. In order to obtain a medical policy, you need to contact the insurance company, pay the established fee, submit the passport of one of the parents and the birth certificate of the baby. Be prepared for the fact that the issuance of the finished policy will take place only after a few weeks or even a month.