Is it possible to obtain a duplicate Czech birth certificate?

Yes, it is possible to obtain a duplicate of birth certificate from the Czech Republic. However, this process must be carried out within the country and specifically through the Civil Registry Office in the locality where the person was born. Someone must be physically present at the Civil Registry Office to submit the application.

The document can be requested by:

• The person themselves (for their own birth certificate)
• The parents of a child (if the person is underage)
• Close relatives of the person (children, siblings, spouses, grandchildren)

It is also possible to issue a power of attorney from those persons to a third party, who can then go to the appropriate Civil Registry Office in the Czech Republic and collect the birth certificate on behalf of the entitled person.

Issuing a power of attorney is always feasible, though there may be some nuances depending on where the person granting it (e.g. a parent) is located.

A Czech duplicate birth certificate is officially called a “duplicate,” but in practice, it looks identical to the original. It is essentially a new original document, simply issued with a current date.

We specialize in obtaining duplicate birth certificates from the Czech Republic. We will handle the local request for the document, arrange all necessary certifications, and provide apostille authentication. You’ll find full details and our offer on a separate page of our website via the button below.