Ivory Coast launches online birth certificate platform
The ONECI introduced a digital system on October 23, 2026, to combat fraud and streamline document issuance.
The Office National de l’État Civil et de l’Identification (ONECI) launched an online platform for birth certificate applications and issuance in Yamoussoukro on October 23, 2026. This digital system, using the CityWeb software, aims to secure official documents and deter forgers, with support from the National Security Council and the Ministry of Interior.
The new platform allows citizens to securely authenticate their identity, access civil status information, and obtain birth certificate extracts protected by an electronic verification certificate (CEV). This digital seal enables verification by administrations, schools, and embassies, drawing on the National Register of Natural Persons (RNPP) as the national identity reference.
ONECI Director General Ago Christian Kodia announced the deployment of CityWeb across all civil status centers nationwide to accelerate the digitization of records. While connectivity issues persist in some areas, the ONECI is working with the Ministry of Digital Transition to ensure service continuity, offering users fewer trips and more secure documents.
Why it mattersIvorian citizens will benefit from a more secure and efficient process for obtaining birth certificates, reducing travel and administrative hurdles.