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You will most likely need a family registration certificate to complete most governmental paperwork, such as marriage certificates, military service, or immigration. Let’s be real, no one wants to deal with the usual bureaucracy. That’s why you can now get this certificate online with the new digital services provided by the Ministry of Interior on the Egyptian Digital Portal. Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is a Family Registration Certificate?

A family registration certificate is an official document issued by the Civil Status Department that contains all family information, including the father, mother, and children. It is required in many situations, such as military service, marriage, immigration, and essential governmental dealings.

Requirements for Obtaining a Family Registration Certificate Online

Before you start the process, you must ensure a few things. First of all, that you are a first-degree relative. In governmental dealings, first-degree relatives refer only to parents, spouses, and children, not siblings. Second, that all birth certificates are computerised and registered on the system, and third, that you have an active account on the Egyptian Digital Portal.

Steps to Obtain a Family Registration Certificate Online

1. Go to the Egyptian Digital Portal website. (Click here)
2. Select Civil Status Services.
3. Click on “Extract Computerised Family Registration Certificate.”
4. Log in using your National ID number and password.
5. Enter the required information and the type of kinship
6. Choose your delivery method: by mail to your home or from the Civil Registry.
7. Pay electronically (card or Fawry).

That’s it! The whole process won’t take more than a few minutes, and you can track your service status from your account.

Why Is This Service Important?

It saves time, effort, and hassle. It also provides a streamlined and straightforward experience, eliminating unnecessary steps and red tape. The digital transformation in Egypt is progressing steadily, and this service is an excellent example of how technology can make our lives easier and faster.