Family and Relationships

Family is considered one of the most important social institutions in Bahrain, and one of the most crucial pillars contributing to the Bahraini society’s stability.
Personal documents also play an important role for individuals in the Kingdom. The points below showcase the important documents and instructions for all family members, including the birth and death certificate registration and issuance procedures, documents necessary for issuing birth and death certificates depending on specific situations, in addition to the civil provisions related to changing names, adding surnames, and modifying details documented in the Information & eGovernment Authority’s paper-based and electronic records, as well as the available eServices for issuing birth and death certificates online through the National Portal.