The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an online authentication process for birth, marriage and death certificates, in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department.
With the new online process, Sri Lankan citizens can apply for the authentication of their birth, marriage, and death certificates through the Consular Affairs Division’s online platform. The authenticated certificates will be sent to the applicant via email, eliminating the need for in-person application or collection of the authenticated documents, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry.
The Consular Affairs Division has taken further steps to enhance its online document authentication services by integrating its Electronic Document Authentication System (e-DAS) with other key government authorities and entities, which include local universities, Sri Lanka Medical Council, Sri Lanka Police, the Department of Motor Traffic, TVEC, Department of the Registrar of Companies, British Council, and trade chambers, thereby making document authentication services available to the public effectively.
The procedures for online authentication of birth, marriage, and death certificates are as follows:
– Visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and submit an online application through the portal provided: https://mfa.gov.lk/online-consular-services/
-Once the details are submitted, applicants will receive a link to make the required payments. The fees for certificate generation and authentication should be paid online through this link.
-After completing the transaction, the authenticated document (customer copy) will be emailed to the address provided by the applicant. The customer copy needs to be submitted to the relevant foreign missions as required.
For any inquires, the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry can be reached at telephone number 011-2338812 or 0112-446302, and via e-mail at: [email protected]
