RGD to print marriage, death certificates in Braille

The Registrar General's Department (RGD) will be printing Braille certificates for marriages and deaths, effective July 1.

This is building on the successful initiative launched on May 1, where birth certificates were made available in Braille. In an interview with JIS News, the department's Acting Deputy CEO and Director of Operations Management, Kerry-Ann Jones, shared that come July 1, persons will also be able to request the service online.

She noted, further, that the introduction of Braille certificates not only aligns with the RGD's broader vision of leveraging technology and innovation to promote societal equity but it blends "seamlessly into the Government of Jamaica's broader policy for improving inclusion for all in its service delivery".

As it relates to the application process, she informed JIS News that it would remain the same where persons can visit any of the RGD locations and speak with one of their customer service representatives or apply through its online platform. She pointed out that the service is being offered at no extra cost. Persons may either utilise the seven to 10-day service, which will attract a cost of $3,000, or the standard six-week service for $2,000.