BDM Certificate Procurement Services for New Zealanders at Home and Abroad
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If you need an official New Zealand birth, death or marriage (BDM) certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages (part of the Department of Internal Affairs), CLS can manage the application and procurement process on your behalf.
Our team identifies the correct registry, prepares the application, handles identity verification requirements and arranges delivery to your nominated address.
Last reviewed: June 2026. Registry requirements and processing times can change. Confirm current requirements before applying.
Start your BDM certificate request
Tell us which certificate you need and we will confirm the registry that holds the record, the identity documents it asks for and the full cost — before anything is lodged.
- Tell us which certificate you needThe certificate type, the full name on the record, the date and place it was registered, and what you need it for.
- We identify the registryWe confirm the record is held by New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) and what proof of identity and eligibility BDM will ask you for.
- You receive the requirements and the costWe come back with the documents to supply, the registry’s own fee and the realistic turnaround — before anything is lodged.
- Certificate procured and deliveredWe lodge the application, track it through BDM and arrange delivery to your address in New Zealand or overseas.
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What Is BDM Certificate Procurement?
BDM certificate procurement is the process of obtaining an official certificate from New Zealand Births, Deaths and Marriages, the national registry run by the Department of Internal Affairs. These certificates are commonly required for legal, immigration, employment, family and international documentation purposes.
Who Can Benefit from BDM Certificate Procurement?
What You Need to Provide
Full name of the person named on the certificate
Date and place of birth, death or marriage
Parents names for birth certificate applications
Valid identity documents confirming eligibility
Certified Overseas ID, if applicable
Purpose for requesting the certificate
Delivery address and contact details
How BDM Certificate Procurement Works
Registry assessment
We confirm the record and the correct certificate type with NZ Births, Deaths and Marriages and confirm the certificate type required.
Application preparation
We prepare the application and confirm identity and eligibility documents.
Registry submission and tracking
We lodge the request with the relevant registry and track progress.
Certificate delivery
Once issued, we arrange delivery to your nominated address in New Zealand or overseas.
What CLS Manages for You
Registry identification
We confirm the record and the correct certificate type with NZ Births, Deaths and Marriages and certificate type.
Application preparation
We prepare the application and check supporting identity documents.
Delivery and next-step support
Once issued, we arrange delivery and can assist with attestation or legalisation if the certificate is for overseas use.
Common Causes of Delays - and How CLS Helps Avoid Them
Every common cause of delay — and how CLS prevents it before submission.
Incorrect certificate type
Applications can be delayed if the wrong registry or certificate type is selected.
We confirm this at the start.
Identity or eligibility issues
Registries require evidence of identity and eligibility.
We check supporting documents before application.
Old, incomplete or unusual records
Older records or incomplete details can take longer to locate.
We advise on likely timing and information required.
Overseas delivery timing
International delivery can add time.
We coordinate return options based on urgency and location.
Why Work With CLS for BDM Certificate Procurement
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BDM Certificate Procurement through CLS.
Need a New Zealand BDM certificate?
Speak with CLS before starting the process. We will review your documents, confirm the correct pathway and help you avoid unnecessary delays.
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