Ensuring your child’s legal registration in Hong Kong involves completing several important steps.
Registering a child’s birth is a legal obligation, and failing to do so intentionally can result in criminal charges. Birth registration is a fundamental right for every child, necessary for medical care, education, and welfare benefits.
Law: According to Section 7 of the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance, Chapter 174, Laws of Hong Kong, parents must apply for their child’s birth registration at a births registry within 42 days after birth.
Penalty: The maximum penalty for non-compliance is a fine of HK$2,000 or up to six months’ imprisonment.
Registering a child’s birth in Hong Kong is a formal process that requires several steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Online Pre-Registration Process
Please click above link to know the entire process.
