Most people do not know where is the entry number on a birth certificate. You may be required in some cases to state your birth certificate entry number. For instance, when you apply for your National Id, passport, or when applying for your children’s’ passport, KCPE exams, KCSE exams, and even Huduma number.

Seeing as most people rarely look at their birth certificates, you may be wondering which of the numbers on the birth certificate is the Entry Number. This number is also known as the birth certificate entry number.

Here is how you identify the birth entry number on Kenyan birth certificate;

• Take your birth certificate original or photocopy
• The entry number is stated on the first row and column on the birth certificate on the top left-hand side
• The words Entry No. should be visible right next to the number
• It is usually an alphanumeric number just above the Date of Birth and directly below the place of birth

Key Things to Remember

1. You can replace your birth certificate if you lost if by applying on Ecitizen, Huduma Center, or the District’ Registrar of births and deaths
2. Treat your birth certificate as you would your ID. It bears just as much weight.

Now you know where to look next time someone asks you where is the entry number of a birth certificate. Don’t confuse it with the number on the right-hand side of the certificate. You should also keep your copy in good shape to avoid defacement which will make reading the number harder.