Djibouti Civil Registration

Offices to Contact
Civil registrars

Historical Background
For more than a thousand years, Islam has been the main religion, and about 94% of residents belong to it. The Somalis and Afar are the two largest ethnic groups. The Somalis are the majority of the population.

Coverage and Compliance
18 years for both sexes (Family Code, article 13); Exemptions: The marriage of minors who have not reached the age of legal majority is subject to the consent of their guardians. In case of refusal of the guardians and persistence of the two future spouses, the marriage can be authorized by the judge.

Birth Records
About the child
 * Name of child
 * Date of birth
 * Date of registration
 * Place of birth
 * Place of registration
 * Gender

About the mother
 * Date of birth or age
 * Place of birth
 * Place of usual residence
 * Occupation

About the father
 * Date of birth or age
 * Place of birth
 * Place of usual residence
 * Occupation