Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Chilean birth certificates can be requested free online from the civil registry, or through a consulate for a small fee. Whether the document is valid abroad depends on the receiving country's legalisation rules.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW, QLD, NT and Norfolk Island) and Consulate-General in Melbourne (VIC, SA, WA per its page).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Chile.
How to apply
Online: request on the Registro Civil site with Clave Unica | or attend a consulate in person
Documents you need
- RUN (national ID number) of the person
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free online
- Other charges: USD 3 or local equivalent through a consulate
Processing time: Certificate valid 30-60 days depending on the receiving country.
Good to know
Page shows no date. Marriage, death and criminal-record certificates are listed on the consular network pages but were not read.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Chile's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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