How to Extract Your Algerian Birth Certificate Online (S12 / EC12S)

For decades, obtaining a birth certificate (specifically the special S12 format required for passports and national IDs) meant visiting your municipality of birth (baladiya) in person, often waiting for hours. Today, through dzds.dz, you can instantly extract the Extrait de Naissance Spécial Electronique (EC12S). This document is legally binding and equivalent to the paper version.

Prerequisites

To request your electronic birth certificate, you must have successfully completed your Bawabatic Account Registration. You cannot request a certificate anonymously.

The Extraction Process

1. Log In: Go to the official dzds.dz portal and log in using your NIN (National Identification Number) and your secure password.
2. Navigate to Civil Status (État Civil): From the main dashboard, select the 'État Civil' section, which handles all municipal documents.
3. Select 'Extrait de Naissance' (Birth Certificate): Choose the option for the birth certificate. The system will prompt you to confirm if you are requesting it for yourself or a minor dependent.
4. Fill in the Required Details: You may need to provide specific details found on your family record book (Livret de Famille), such as your mother's maiden name or the exact register number of your birth, to verify your identity.
5. Generate the PDF: Once the system validates your input against the national database, it will generate a PDF document.

Understanding the Electronic Document

The document you download will look slightly different from the traditional green or pink paper certificates. It is a standard A4 PDF document. However, its legality is guaranteed by a QR Code and a unique tracking number printed on the page.

When you submit this printout to an administration (e.g., for a passport renewal), the official will scan the QR code to verify its authenticity instantly against the Ministry of Interior's servers. Do not alter or edit the PDF in any way, as this will invalidate the QR code.

If you need documents for other family members, you can also explore how to extract Marriage and Death Certificates through the same portal section.