The Registrar General’s office has since last week been issuing birth certificates and national identification cards for free for a period of 90 days, theZimbababwenewslive has established.
The Minister of Homes Affairs, Dr Ignatius Chombo confirmed the development to ZBC, saying it follows a public outcry from people who are failing to raise the funds needed to acquire the two documents.
The 90-day window period applies to both those who lost their birth certificates and national identity cards as well as those who want to obtain them for the first time.
The move to issue the two documents for free follows a voter registration proclamation period by President Robert Mugabe which will end in January next year.
Dr Chombo added that the move by government will assist in promoting democratic processes and systems as Zimbabweans will be able to acquire the necessary documentation for voter registration which will start soon.
The Minister said those in need of these services can visit the Registrar General’s offices in their respective areas or mobile units set up country wide.
