Applying in Person
If the application is made in person, the applicant should collect the search result and/or the certified copy of the entry concerned at the Births Registry where he/she made the application.
The uncollected search result and/or the certified copy of the entry concerned will be cancelled six months after the date of application.
Applying By Post
If the application is made by post, the search result and/or the certified copy of the entry concerned will be sent to the applicant by post.
Applying Online
If the application is made online, the applicant is required to collect in person the search result and/or the certified copy of the entry concerned at his/her selected registry.
The applicant is reminded to print or save the acknowledgement receipt, or write down the application reference and selected registry for collection. The applicant will be required to produce the printout or provide the application reference number upon collection at his/her selected registry.
The uncollected search result and/or the certified copy of the entry concerned will be cancelled six months after the date of application.
If you are the person with written consent from the registered subject/relevant person, you must bring the original written consent and copy of Hong Kong identity card or valid travel document of the registered subject/relevant person when you collect the search result and/or certified copy; otherwise, the search result and/or certified copy will not be issued to you.