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What does “Rodný list” mean in Czechia?

Rodný list — Czech birth certificate, issued by the matriční úřad (registry office) in the district where the child was born.

🔴 Important: the child gets a rodné číslo

Adults with dočasná ochrana (temporary protection) and ZDP (long-term residence permit) are not assigned a rodné číslo at all (§ 7v of Act 65/2022 Coll.) — the insurance company gives a číslo pojištěnce (policy number) instead. But this does not apply to children born in the Czech Republic:

  • a child born in a medical facility in the Czech Republic is automatically assigned a rodné číslo — you do not need to ask for it
  • the matriční úřad assigns an RČ (rodné číslo) to both Czech citizens and foreigners born in the Czech Republic, enters it into the birth register, and issues a rodný list with the RČ indicated

If you don't have Ukrainian documents

In special cases, the registry office may allow replacement of documents with a sworn statement from the parents — this is a practical solution when documents are lost.

Important. The rule "owners of DO and ZDP are not given a birth number" does not apply to children born in the Czech Republic — they receive a birth number (RČ) automatically. This conclusion was made by comparing two government websites (MV ČR and portal.gov.cz); we have not seen a direct rule specifically about children with DO — check the specifics with your registry office.

Examples of use

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The birth certificate is issued by the registry office according to the child's place of birth.
The birth certificate is issued by the registry office at the place of the child's birth.
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A child born in the Czech Republic will get a birth number automatically.
A child born in the Czech Republic automatically receives a birth number.

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Frequently asked questions

Will a child born in the Czech Republic receive a birth number if the parents have temporary protection?
Yes — for children born in the Czech Republic, the RČ (personal registration number) is assigned automatically and is written in the birth certificate (rodný list). Adults with a DO (residence permit) and ZDP (long-term visa) are not given an RČ.
What to do if you don't have Ukrainian documents?
In special cases, the registry office (matrika) can allow replacing documents with a sworn statement from the parents.

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