Declaration, copies and certificates of birth

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If the filiation towards 2 parents is established (by the assumption of paternity of the husband or by the antenatal recognition), the declaration can be made by the parents or one of them.

Since July 1st, 2007, the assumption of paternity of the husband can possibly be pushed aside automatically (for example if the couple has taken up residence at 2 different addresses for more than 300 days either on the basis of a judicial procedure in divorce or of a de facto separation). However, on base of a joint formal statement of the couple, the assumption can be restored.

If the paternel filiation is not established, the child can be recognized, even in a antenatal way (that is before birth), as far as the mother (until the majority of the child) and the child (from the age of 12 years) agree on it.

To make the notification of birth

It is necessary to bring:

• The ID card and\or the passport of the mother
• The ID card and\or the passport of the father
• The wedding pad / notebook for married parents
• If necessary, the proof of the antenatal recognition

For a postnatal recognition

For this recognition after the birth, it is necessary to go to the municipal administration (Registry office), with the birth certificate of the child if the child was not born in Brussels.

These statements do not cost any money.

Copies and abstracts from the birth certificate

To obtain copies and abstracts from the certificate, there are several possibilities:

• Appear at the counters of the Registry office at the Administrative centre or at the liaison office in Laeken
• Send a demand by e-mail to the Registry office
• Send a demand by mail
• Use the electronic counter.