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01
Civil registry
Births, name changes, address changes and deaths in the civil registry
- Change of addressApplication to change your permanent address. Requires ID card copies of everyone moving and a no-objection letter from the owner of the destination house. Finalized 5–7 working days after the council receives official clearance from your previous island of residence.Free7 working daysApply onlinePrevious island's council (for clearance)Free7 working days
- Birth registration (general)Birth certificate or registry update for an older child, requiring specific DNR forms and ID documents. Forms are provided by the council.FreeApply onlineDNRFree—
- Birth registration (newborn)Creates the birth registry entry and issues a certificate for a newborn, based on the DNR forms and hospital documents. Forms are provided by the council.FreeApply onlineDNRFree—
- Remove deceased from citizens' registryRemoves a deceased person's name from the island's Citizens' Registry (Dhaftharu).FreeApply onlineFree—
- Funeral arrangementsNotify the council's focal point of a death and the council will assist with funeral arrangements according to the family's wishes, typically within 1 hour.FreeFree—
- Name change (10 years and over)Name change processing for a person aged 10 or over. Requires the relevant DNR form, the existing ID card, and supporting documentation; sent to DNR within 5 working days.Free5 working daysApply onlineDNRFree5 working days
- Name change (under 10 years)Name change processing for a child under 10 years old. Requires the relevant DNR form, the existing ID card, and supporting documentation; sent to DNR within 5 working days.Free5 working daysApply onlineDNRFree5 working days
02
Land
Land demarcation, boundary markers and land registry services
- Boundary dispute resolutionIf a land plot's boundaries are found unclear or missing during inspection, the council re-demarcates the boundaries, taking up to 10 days.Free10 working daysApply onlineFree10 working days
- Placing land boundary corners (Kanmudi)Placing corner boundary markers for a land plot on request. The land must be cleared first; the owner is notified of the date/time 5 days before council staff arrive.FreeApply onlineFree—
- Land boundary demarcation & registry handoverDemarcating the exact boundaries of a plot, up to 10 days. The final land registry is handed over strictly to the land owner or to the holder of a valid Power of Attorney (ID copy required).Free10 working daysApply onlineFree10 working days
- Replace lost land registryReplacement application for a lost land registry (form available at the counter). The council makes a public announcement for 7 days; if there are no objections, a new registry is issued.Free7 working daysApply onlineFree7 working days
03
Permits
Building and road-related permits
- Building permitNecessary inspections are carried out before the permit is issued. The permit is issued once the required application form is submitted and the designated fee is paid.Fee variesApply onlineFee varies—
- Road closure permitPermit for temporarily closing a road for an event or construction. Request forms are processed within 3 days.Free3 working daysApply onlineFree3 working days
- Road digging permitPermit for excavating a road, e.g. for utilities or cable TV work, on request. Approved within 3 days.Free3 working daysApply onlineFree3 working days
04
Social welfare
Pension, allowances and assistance for residents
- Disability registration & aidRegistration and financial aid application forms for persons with disabilities. Submit at the counter or by email 08:00–14:00; processed within 3 working days.Free3 working daysApply onlineFree3 working days
- Pension form (65 years)The council notifies residents 15 days before their 65th birthday. Forms are accepted at the counter 08:00–14:00; verified forms are sent to the Pension Office within 3 working days.Free3 working daysApply onlinePension OfficeFree3 working days
- Single parent allowanceFinancial aid application for single parents facing financial hardship. Submit at the counter or by email 08:00–14:00; forms are sent to NSPA within 3 working days.Free3 working daysApply onlineNSPAFree3 working days
- Claim Football allowanceTo claim benefit for playing island team.Free3 working daysApply onlineFree3 working days
05
Business
Business registration and trading permits
- Individual business shop registrationBusiness registration application for individuals wanting to operate a shop, assigned via the Ministry of Economic Development. Registered in the official registry within 2 official days.Free2 working daysApply onlineMinistry of Economic DevelopmentFree2 working days
- Street vending permit (carts/tables)Permit for permanent or temporary placement of carts or tables on streets/public places. The council checks space availability and finalizes the permit within 7 days.Free7 working daysApply onlineFree7 working days
06
Procurement
Tender and bidding matters and complaints
07
Certificates
Issuing of official certificates
08
Registration
ID card and registration services
09
Employment
Applying for council vacancies
10
Property
Leasing of council places and items
11
Transport
Vessel registration and safety certificates