Decision No. 01/2006/QĐ-BTP On issuing household registers and civil status forms

Decision No. 01/2006/QĐ-BTP of the Ministry of Justice stipulates the issuance of household registers and civil status forms to be uniformly applied nationwide. These types of forms are printed and distributed by the Legal Publishing House and Provincial Departments of Justice.

Document No.01/2006/QĐ-BTP
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice
Signed byHoàng Thế Liên — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorJustice
FieldNationalityAdoptionCivil StatusAuthentication
Issued date29/03/2006
Effective date30/05/2006
Expiry date15/08/2011
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 01/2006/QĐ-BTP of the Ministry of Justice stipulates the issuance of household registers and civil status forms to be uniformly applied nationwide. These types of forms are printed and distributed by the Legal Publishing House and Provincial Departments of Justice.

Scope of application

Director of the Legal Publishing House, Directors of Provincial Departments of Justice under the Central Government

Key points

  • The Director of the Legal Publishing House is responsible for printing and distributing 16 types of civil status forms for localities.
  • The Directors of Provincial Departments of Justice under the Central Government organize the printing and distribution of 08 types of registers and 41 types of civil status forms as prescribed.
  • The issuance and sale of registers and civil status forms must comply with the specified price; it is strictly prohibited to print, distribute, and use them contrary to this decision.
  • This decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces Decision No. 1203 QĐ/TP-HT of 1998.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Saving time and effort for citizens in birth registration, marriage, and death registration; ensuring uniformity in household registration management nationwide.
  • Negative impact: The cost of printing and distributing new forms may increase the financial burden on local budgets.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What types of forms are specified in this decision?

This decision specifies 57 types of civil status forms, including forms related to birth, marriage, and death registration.

Who is responsible for printing and distributing the civil status forms?

The Director of the Legal Publishing House is responsible for printing and distributing 16 types of forms for localities; the Directors of Provincial Departments of Justice under the Central Government organize the printing and distribution of 08 types of registers and 41 types of civil status forms.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, replacing Decision No. 1203 QĐ/TP-HT of 1998.

Is there a penalty for printing, distributing, and using registers and civil status forms contrary to this decision?

It is strictly prohibited to print, distribute, and use registers and civil status forms contrary to the provisions of this decision.

Which types of forms are printed and distributed by the Legal Publishing House?

The Legal Publishing House prints and distributes 16 types of civil status forms for localities, including forms related to birth, marriage, and death registration.

Full text

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 01/2006/QĐ-BTP
Hanoi, March 29, 2006
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the issuance of household registers and civil status forms
________________
THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE
Pursuant to Decree No. 62/2003/NĐ-CP dated June 6, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice;
Pursuant to Decree No. 06/2012/NĐ-CP dated February 2, 2012 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of decrees on civil status, marriage and family, and notarization;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Administrative Justice Department and the Director of the Legal Publishing House.
Pursuant to …;

Article 1. This Decision promulgates eight types of household registration books and fifty-seven types of civil status forms (hereinafter referred to as household registration books and civil status forms), which are listed and numbered in the attached List.

The household registration books and civil status forms prescribed herein shall be uniformly used throughout the country.

Article 2

1. The Director of the Legal Publishing House shall be responsible for coordinating with the Director of the Administrative Justice Department to organize the printing and distribution of sixteen types of civil status forms specified in Part I of the List, meeting the requirements for civil status registration and management at the local level, including the following civil status forms:

- Civil status forms on birth: BTP/HT-2006-KS.1, BTP/HT-2006-KS.1.a, BTP/HT-2006-KS.2, BTP/HT-2006-KS.2.a, BTP/HT-2006-KS.3, BTP/HT-2006-KS.4;

- Civil status forms on marriage: BTP/HT-2006-KH.1, BTP/HT-2006-KH.1.a, BTP/HT-2006-KH.2, BTP/HT-2006-KH.2.a, BTP/HT-2006-KH.3, BTP/HT-2006-KH.3.a;

- Civil status forms on death: BTP/HT-2006-KT.1, BTP/HT-2006-KT.1.a, BTP/HT-2006-KT.2, BTP/HT-2006-KT.2.a;

2. The Directors of the Justice Departments of the provinces and centrally governed cities shall organize the printing and distribution of eight types of household registration books and forty-one types of civil status forms as specified in Part II of the List in accordance with the format and content stipulated in the accompanying civil status forms.

Article 3. The issuance and sale of household registration books and civil status forms must comply with the prescribed price.

Strictly prohibit the printing, distribution, and use of household registration books and civil status forms contrary to the provisions of this Decision.

Article 4. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces Decision No. 1203 QĐ/TP-HT dated December 26, 1998 of the Minister of Justice on the issuance of civil status forms and household registration books.

Article 5. The Director of the Administrative Justice Department, the Director of the Legal Publishing House, and the Directors of the Justice Departments of the provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Hoang The Lien
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