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Marriage and birth registration in Cartagena (Registro Civil)
Marriages and births in Cartagena are registered at the Oficina General del Registro Civil; appointments are booked through the official cita previa.
- Why it matters
- If you marry or have a child while living here, or register a foreign event, you need the right Registro Civil office and an appointment.
- When
- You are marrying, a child is born, or you need to register a family event.
- Official page
- Directorio de direcciones y teléfonos: Registro Civil, Cartagena
- Last checked
- 25 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 4 steps, what to bring (1 item), the office with addresses and hours, and 3 Easy to miss lines, with every official source.
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The online birth declaration can only be sent by an authorized health center, not by the parents, for hospital births, and within 72 hours of the birth.