Shenasnameh (Birth Certificate)

The Shenasnameh is the foundation document of Iranian civil status — passports, the national ID card, marriage registration and inheritance all ask for it. Our office handles renewal and replacement (المثنی) of the Shenasnameh for Iranians living in the United States and Canada, and first-time issuance for children born abroad.

شناسنامه سند اصلی هویت ایرانی است و برای گذرنامه، کارت ملی، ثبت ازدواج و امور ارث لازم میشود. دفتر ما تمدید و تعویض شناسنامه و صدور شناسنامه برای فرزندان متولد خارج از کشور را انجام میدهد.

Documents for renewal or replacement

• Photos of your current Shenasnameh — all written pages — if you still have it
• Photo of the first page of your Iranian passport
• Photo of your Iranian national ID card (if you have one)
• Photo of the first page of your US passport or US driver's license
• Your address, phone number and email

First Shenasnameh for a child born abroad

• The child's US birth certificate
• Both parents' Shenasnameh and Iranian passports
• The parents' marriage registration — if the marriage is not yet registered in Iran, that registration comes first, and we handle both together

How it works

Send photos of your documents by email or WhatsApp. We check completeness, register your application in the Mikhak system, and follow the case through until your Shenasnameh is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Does my child born in the US need a Shenasnameh?

Yes. A Shenasnameh is the foundation document: a first Iranian passport and a national ID card both depend on it.

My Shenasnameh is the old red handwritten one. Is it still valid?

Red handwritten Shenasnamehs will soon stop being valid, and holders over 15 without a photo ID version should replace theirs as soon as possible.

Can a lost Shenasnameh be replaced from abroad?

Yes. A duplicate Shenasnameh can be requested through Mikhak and the Interests Section; our office prepares and follows the file.