The Hong Kong Birth Certificate is titled by two names, depending on the year of birth:
- Before 1960s: ENTRY IN A REGISTER OF BIRTHS KEPT IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG
- After 1960s: ENTRY IN A REGISTER OF BIRTHS KEPT IN TERMS OF THE BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE
Birth certificates are available for any person who was born in Hong Kong since 1873, with an exception of births between 1941 and 1945 during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong.
A copy of the Birth Certificate can be acquired here: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/birth-death/Application_for_Search_of_Birth_Records_and_Certified_Copy_of_Birth_Entry.html#secondTab
Should I do Form BDR40 or Certify with BDR87?
A certified copy is always better. So, Form BDR87 is a better choice and avoids any issues in the future.
Should I get an Apostille?
Generally, an Apostille is not needed for Immigration Purposes. It is, however, a common requirement for Military Purposes. More information here:
DEERS Office and the need for Apostille / Legalized Foreign Documents
NOTE: OUR OFFICE DOES NOT ASSIST IN ACQUIRING FOREIGN BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
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