What you need
Requirements & eligibility
Bahamian citizens age 18 or older applying for their own certified birth certificate through the online service.
Online applicant eligibility
For the MyGateway online service, the applicant must be a Bahamian citizen, at least 18 years old, and applying for their own certificate.
Required · eligibilityVerify on official external site ↗Parent details
Be ready to provide the mother’s first name, last name and maiden name and the father’s first and last name.
Required · identityVerify on official external site ↗National Insurance Board number
The online service lists a National Insurance Board number among the information that may be needed.
Required · identityVerify on official external site ↗Payment card
A valid credit or debit card is needed for the $10 online fee.
Required · feeVerify on official external site ↗