Registering Your Child's Birth in Lithuania 

Although being born in Lithuania does not grant citizenship, every child born here must be registered regardless of their nationality. This is especially important for children from mixed families, ensuring their diverse heritage is acknowledged. Registering the birth is essential, as it is the only way for your child to receive a personal identification number and apply for benefits if eligible in Lithuania. You must report your child's birth within three months of their birth date. The sooner you register, the sooner you will be able to receive services and benefits related to the birth of your child. Here's how you can register your child's birth: 

Where to apply? 

You have two options for submitting the birth registration application: 

• In Person: Visit local Civil Registry Office (known as Civilinės metrikacijos biuras) which is usually a department of your local municipality 
• Online: If you can verify your identity electronically (using online banking or an electronic signature), you can submit the application via the Portal of the State Enterprise Centre of Registers (known as Registrų centras) 

Documents for Birth Registration 

• Parents` Identification: Both parents must provide documents proving their identity and legal residency in Lithuania (passports, residence permits etc) 
• Birth Confirmation: A certificate from a healthcare institution or a medical consultative commission confirming the birth and time of birth, if the data is not available in the electronic health services information system (known as gimimo liudijimas) 

If the parents are married, either parent can submit the documents. If the parents are not married, both must be present to register the birth. Once the birth is registered and your child has a personal identification number, you can apply to your country’s consulate to obtain your child's citizenship. After securing citizenship, you can apply for your child's residence permit in Lithuania.  

The child's name and surname are recorded in the population register at the time of birth registration.