Government announces significant reduction to rectify civil status records

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – The Government of Saint Lucia is sensitive to the fact that many Saint Lucians have had to endure the inconveniences and significant cost associated with the need for rectification of Civil Status records. Government is aware of the frustrations of many who in some instances travel long distances to initiate or enquire on the processing of these documents.

In order to lessen on instances of inconvenience and frustration to members of the public and more so the significant cost involved in paying for rectifications, the Government of Saint Lucia has approved the appointment of an Adjudicator within the Registry of Civil Status. This Adjudicator will be responsible for rectification of Civil Status records.

The Cabinet of Ministers through Cabinet Conclusion No. 192 of March 11^th, 2010 and in keeping with the provisions of Section 25 of the Civil Status Act has approved the payment of a fee of EC $50.00 for each civil status record rectified. This new measure will no doubt bring about a major relief to members of the public who would otherwise have had to secure the services of private legal practitioners at a much higher cost.

Members of the public are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information contained in the March 12^th, Extra-Ordinary Issue of the Saint Lucia Gazette relevant to the new provisions and including the related regulations.

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