Belize has entered a new digital era with the official launch of its Civil Registry and Vital Statistics (CRVS) System, eliminating the traditional burdens of obtaining official documents. The groundbreaking platform, introduced on December 11, 2025, enables citizens to securely request birth, marriage, and death certificates through any internet-connected device.
The Ministry of E-Governance, in partnership with the Attorney General’s Ministry and the Inter-American Development Bank, developed this transformative system to modernize public service delivery. The digital solution represents a significant departure from previous paper-driven, in-person procedures that required lengthy commutes and extended waiting periods at government offices.
Attorney General Anthony Sylvester characterized the initiative as “a pivotal movement in the modernization of service delivery in Belize.” He emphasized that the CRVS system introduces a fully digital, secure framework that fundamentally transforms how vital records are requested, processed, and delivered to citizens nationwide.
The platform integrates with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to enhance data accuracy while providing verification capabilities for electronic certificates. This development follows the government’s May 2025 launch of the Online Criminal Records Registry, demonstrating Belize’s consistent commitment to digital transformation of public services.
Prime Minister John Briceño acknowledged the dedicated team that meticulously digitized historical records, describing their effort as painstaking work involving “tediously going through those pages after pages” to create the comprehensive digital system.