Certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates can now be conveniently obtained from your home through our online service.
Through our Online eBMD service, you can access the following:
📌 Available Documents
- Certified copies of Birth Certificates
- Certified copies of Marriage Certificates
- Certified copies of Death Certificates
📦 Document Obtaining Options
- If the requested certificate is available in the eBMD system, it can be obtained via the One Day Service at the Registrar Division of any Divisional Secretariat island-wide or by applying online.
- If the requested certificate is not found in the eBMD system, it must be obtained from the Registrar Division of the Divisional Secretariat where it was originally registered, or by submitting an online application specifically to that originally registered DS office.
📋 Steps to Apply - Local Applicants
- Visit our website: https://online.ebmd.rgd.gov.lk
- Fill in the application – Enter accurate details related to the birth, marriage, or death certificate you are requesting.
- Make the payment – A payment link will be sent to your email and phone number within 2 days. Use secure online payment methods.
- Receive your document – You can either receive it by post to your address or collect it from the respective Divisional Secretariat Office’s Registrar Division.
- This entire process takes 5 working days.
For further assistance, please refer to the :
For more information, you may also contact the Registrar Division of the relevant District Secretariat. View Contact List (PDF)
💳 Payment Method
- Bank Cards (Visa / MasterCard)
Sri Lankans living overseas can apply for copies of their Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates at the Sri Lankan Embassy located in their country.
📋 Steps to Apply - Overseas Applicants
Sri Lankans living overseas can now check the availability of their birth, marriage or death certificates online. Submit your request through the eBMD portal to the relevant Sri Lankan mission and you will be notified by email regarding the availability status of your certificate.
- Visit our website: https://online.ebmd.rgd.gov.lk
- Fill in the application – Enter accurate details related to the birth, marriage, or death certificate you are requesting.
- If the requested certificate is found in the eBMD system, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions to visit your Mission office.
- Payments can only be made only at the Embassy or Mission; no online payment for overseas applicants.
- Certificates are issued as physical documents only and cannot be emailed or sent digitally under any circumstances.
For further assistance, please refer to the :
📞 Technical Support
ICT Division – Registrar General’s Department
Call us: 011 2889518
Email:
