Overview
RITA registers births on mainland Tanzania. Its eRITA platform lets you apply, track and receive certificates online, and RITA reports certificates being issued within 48 hours for straightforward cases. Late registrations need more evidence, such as clinic cards and school certificates.
Who can apply
Parents or guardians of children born on mainland Tanzania, and adults whose births were not registered. Zanzibar has its own civil registry.
Requirements
What you need
- Proof of birth
Hospital notification, or clinic card, baptism or school certificates for late registration.
- Parents' details
Parents' identity and nationality documents.
Procedure
Step by step
5 steps from start to finish.
- Step 1 of 5
Open eRITA
Create an account on the eRITA portal or visit a district registrar.
- Step 2 of 5
Fill in the application
Enter the child's and parents' details.
- Step 3 of 5
