Decree No. 18/2014/L-CTN Announcing the Household Registration Law

Decree No. 18/2014/L-CTN of the President announcing the Household Registration Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 20, 2014. This Law stipulates issues related to household registration such as registration, management, and use of household registration documents.

Document No.18/2014/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated24/06/2026
SectorJustice
FieldCivil Status
Issued date04/12/2014
Effective date04/12/2014
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 18/2014/L-CTN of the President announcing the Household Registration Law, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 20, 2014. This Law stipulates issues related to household registration such as registration, management, and use of household registration documents.

Key points

  • The Law applies to all Vietnamese citizens and organizations involved in the management and use of household registration documents.
  • Citizens are entitled to register, change, restore, or delete household registration information according to the provisions of the Law.
  • State authorities with jurisdiction are responsible for managing, issuing, and protecting household registration documents.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Facilitates citizens' management of personal information, making administrative processes easier.
  • Negative impact: May cause initial difficulties due to the time required for agencies to implement new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Household Registration Law apply to?

The Household Registration Law applies to all Vietnamese citizens and organizations involved in the management and use of household registration documents.

What should citizens do when their personal information changes?

When personal information changes, citizens must re-register with the competent authority as prescribed by the Household Registration Law.

How many types of household registration documents are specified in the Law?

The Law does not specify a specific number but refers to types of documents such as national identity cards, citizen identification cards, passports, and other related documents.

What is the deadline for registering changes to household registration information?

The Law does not specify a specific deadline for registering changes to household registration information; citizens should carry out the registration promptly upon any change.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

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Number: 18/2014/L-CTN  Hanoi, December 4, 2014

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

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CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

On the basis of Article 88 and Article 91 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 57 of the Law on the Issuance of Legal Normative Documents,

NOW PROMULGATE

Civil Status Registration Law

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, XIIIth term, eighth session, on November 20, 2014./.

CHAIRMAN

STATESOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Truong Tan Sang

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