Section 11: Validity of civil status documents

11. Validity of civil status documents (1) A civil status document drawn up in Mauritius shall not be valid unless it is in accordance with this Act. (2) A civil status document drawn up outside Mauritius shall not be valid in Mauritius unless— (a) it is in accordance with the law relating to civil status matters of the place where it is drawn up; (b) the Registrar of Civil Status or authority to which it is presented is satisfied it is genuine; or (c) it is in accordance with any treaty to which Mauritius is a party. [S. 11 amended by Act 9 of 1984.] PART III – REGISTRATION OF BIRTH