Last Change:
08/07/2025
Law No. 12/2004: Approves the Civil Registration Code
Original names of the law: Lei n° 12/2004: Aprova o Código do Registo Civil
Year: 2004
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Documentation
Description
The Law No. 12/2004 approved the Civil Registry Code in Mozambique. This legislation established the legal framework for civil registration processes within the country, detailing the procedures for the registration of vital events such as births, marriages, adoptions, and deaths. It aimed to provide a systematic approach to record and maintain critical information for citizens, contributing to the legal and administrative organization of civil status. This law is foundational for ensuring the rights of individuals are recognized by the state and facilitates the administration of public services.
Selected provisions
O nascimento ocorrido na Republica de Moçambique deve ser declarado verbalmente dentro dos cento e vinte dias imediatos, na conservatória ou no posto do registo civil da área do lugar do nascimento ou da residência habitual do registando.