How to request an extrait at Haiti's Archives Nationales
The Haitian request goes to the Archives Nationales: the acte's details (name, date, the commune of registration, the officier when known), the power of attorney for third parties, and the wide margins the situation imposes. The local executor is the one who turns the request into paper.
The kit
- Full name (French/Creole spellings), date, the commune of registration.
- The parents; the acte number when the family keeps it.
- The power of attorney for third parties — consular for whoever is in Brazil.
The counter and the fees
Modest gourdes; timelines vary with demand and the situation — typical weeks. The worldwide diaspora presses on the central archive; patience is structural.
Frequently asked questions
French or Creole at the counter?+
Both live — the document comes out in French. The local executor navigates both.
Can I request directly from Brazil?+
Remote channels are unstable — the local executor with a power of attorney is the path that works.
Informative content about request procedures. We do not cover citizenship or visa eligibility. Rules and amounts may change; always confirm before acting.