Certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates through the E-BMD System
The e-BMD database contains Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates registered from 1 January 1960 onwards and through this system overseas Sri Lankans are able to obtain certified copies of their Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates through the Embassy expeditiously. Alterations made to a certificate after its initial update may result in a delay in updating the system. If a certificate is not found in the database, the applicant will be notified via email, and the application will be forwarded to the Register General Department in Maligawatta, Sri Lanka. The applicant will be informed of this action and it may take additional time to proceed such applications.
Documents required:
• An application for requesting certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death certificates.
• A copy of the passport (Bio page)
• The applicant may substitute an individual to apply along with a letter of authorization with a clear signature and a copy of the bio page the passport Payments The Embassy does not accept payments made by cheques. If paid by the Debit/Credit Cards (Only VISA and Master cards) at the Embassy, bank commission of 1.5% will be added to the payment. Please note that according to the financial regulations of Sri Lanka, the fee paid will NOT be refunded.
Applicable Fee
- The fee for one certified copy is SEK 231
- Postage within Sweden – SEK 140 (single service fee)
- Postage outside of Sweden – SEK 180 (single service fee)
