Your Guatemalan civil records, in order, from wherever you live
Certificates, record corrections, name changes, registration of children born abroad and more, handled with notarial backing. In English, for Guatemalans in the United States, Canada and Europe.
At a glance
- Handled before
- RENAP, Registro Nacional de las Personas
- Common requests
- Certificates, corrections, acknowledgment, name change
- From abroad
- Yes, usually by power of attorney
- Fees
- Free quote by WhatsApp
Key facts
- Service
- Procedures before Guatemala's civil registry (RENAP)
- Common requests
- Certificates, record corrections, acknowledgment of children, name change, registration of children born abroad
- From abroad
- Yes, usually through a special power of attorney
- Contact
- WhatsApp +502 2261-7501
What we handle before RENAP
Certificates
Birth, marriage, death and single-status certificates for immigration, school or notarial procedures.
Record corrections
Correction of errors in birth, marriage or death records, through the corresponding notarial process.
Acknowledgment of a child
Legal acknowledgment of a son or daughter, with effects on the birth record.
Civil marriage
Lic. Alvarez officiates the civil ceremony as a notary and registers the marriage.
Legal name change
From the application to the registration of your new name with RENAP.
Children born abroad
Registration of children of a Guatemalan parent born outside Guatemala.
Our process
Review
We review your case and documents to define the correct route.
By WhatsAppNotarial document
We prepare the deed, notarial certificate or power of attorney the procedure requires.
Depends on the caseFiling with RENAP
We file and follow up until it is resolved.
Depends on the procedureDelivery
You receive the certificate, updated record or final document.
Digital or physicalDocuments by location
- Valid ID (DPI or passport).
- A special power of attorney before a notary, when the procedure allows it.
- Copies of the related documents, reviewed with us first.
- Valid DPI.
- The related record or certificate, if any.
- Additional documents depending on the procedure.
Frequently asked questions
What is RENAP?
The Registro Nacional de las Personas, Guatemala's national civil registry. It records births, marriages, deaths and other civil status events, and issues the DPI.
Which certificates can I get?
Birth, marriage, death and single-status certificates, among others, often required for immigration, school or notarial procedures abroad.
Can errors in a birth record be corrected?
Yes. Errors in birth, marriage or death records can be corrected through the corresponding notarial process.
Is an uncontested divorce registered with RENAP?
Yes. In Guatemala, uncontested divorce is a court process; once the judgment is issued, it is registered with RENAP to update both spouses' civil status.
Can you officiate a civil wedding?
Yes. Lic. Sergio Alvarez officiates civil ceremonies as a notary and registers the marriage with RENAP.
What do I need if I live abroad?
Generally a valid ID, the related certificate if there is one, and a special power of attorney when the procedure allows it. We review your documents first.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the procedure. We send you a free quote by WhatsApp.
Lic. Sergio Alvarez
Lic. Sergio Alvarez handles civil registry matters for clients in Guatemala and abroad, in English or Spanish.
- Attorney and Notary — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- LL.M. in Finance — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- MBA — Universidad Francisco Marroquín
- Master in Management — Tulane University
- Specialization in Corporate Law — Universidad del Istmo
- Diploma in Finance — INCAE Business School and Georgetown University
Start your RENAP procedure
Tell us which procedure you need and where you live. We will tell you the requirements and send you a free quote.