Sample letter of a formal request for birth certificate

A birth certificate is the official document pertaining to the identification of a person by name, place and date of birth along with parental information. It ensures that a child, born in a country, gets enrolled in the Birth Register of that country. It is generally issued by the health department and one of the most important official document of a person required throughout the life in numerous occasions such as

Applying for a job

Applying for passport

Enrolment in School

Applying for various license (Marriage, Driving etc)

A letter of request needs to be communicated to the concerned department for issuing a birth certificate. Basic information regarding the issue can be obtained from the department along with details of the authorized person dealing with it. Necessary information to be included in the certificate can be provided for verification. This is a simple request letter for issuing birth certificate. The article addresses the question of properly presenting the request to the concerned person.

To Whom It May Concern

Department Name

Department Address

Subject: Request for birth certificate

Dear Sir/Madam

                                    Kindly treat this as a request letter of application for birth certificate of my son. The birth certificate is required for application of his passport. I humbly request you to issue the certificate at the earliest at my below mentioned address.

Here are the details for convenience:

Child Name                         :

Age                                      :

Sex                                      :

Father Name                      :

Mother Name                    :

Place of birth                    :

                                    I will be highly obliged if you grant me the favor

                                    This is for your kind information and necessary action.

                                                                        Yours faithfully,

                                                                      Your Name

                                                                      Your Address

                                                                      Your Contact Number

Date:

Place: