Replacement of Nationality Certificate

Replacement of Nationality Certificate

Contents

Requirement

Transfer of Certificate from Parents

  • Declaration requesting the issuance  of a separate certificate
  • Parents original BNC showing name of transfer to new certificate and a copy
  • Copy of valid Identification with signature
  • Photos (must be 2x2, no sleeveless, white background, must be take within the last 6 months, full face view directly facing the camera)
  • A fee of $100 Bz 
  • Birth Certificate and translation for parents (who's BNC is outdated with no date of Birth)

Regular replacement (Outdated/Damage)

  • Original BNC
  • Copy of Certificate or Certificate Number
  • Copy of ID with signature
  • Birth Certificate and translation for parents (who's BNC is outdated with no date of Birth)
  • Photos (must be 2x2, no sleeveless, white background, must be take within the last 6 months, full face view directly facing the camera)
  • A fee of $100 Bz 

Lost Certificate

  • Police report
  • Copy of Certificate (if valid) or must provide certificate number
  • Declaration for requesting replacement and also stating how it was lost
  • $1.50 stamp for declaration form
  • Copy of ID with signature
  • Birth Certificate and translation for parents (who's BNC is outdated with no date of Birth)
  • Photos (must be 2x2, no sleeveless, white background, must be take within the last 6 months, full face view directly facing the camera)
  • A fee of $100 Bz 


Note

Declaration and copy of identification must be certificates must be certified by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or Consultant)

Process takes 6 to 8 weeks