Yes — you can apply for Zimbabwean documents online
Zimbabweans living anywhere in the world can apply online today for ePassports, national IDs, birth, death and marriage certificates, citizenship documents, driver's licences, vehicle registration and number plates. No trip to Zimbabwe. No embassy queue. Central Registry Online handles the entire process end to end.
Online applications for Makombe (Central Registry) and Central Vehicle Registry documents are open and operating now at centralregzw.online.
Start an applicationHow the online process works
- 1. Apply online
Choose your service and complete the form in a few minutes.
- 2. Upload one document
Birth Certificate, National ID, Passport or Driver's Licence — via dashboard or Live Chat.
- 3. Capture biometrics
Fingerprint capture on your mobile phone or tablet.
- 4. Receive your document
Courier to your door, embassy collection, or collection by a relative.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a Zimbabwean passport online from outside Zimbabwe?
Yes. Through Central Registry Online you complete the application form online, upload one verification document (Birth Certificate, National ID, Passport or Driver's Licence), capture biometrics on your mobile phone, and choose courier delivery, embassy collection or relative collection. You do not need to travel to Zimbabwe or queue at Makombe.
Can I apply for a Zimbabwean national ID or birth certificate online?
Yes. National IDs, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, non-marriage certificates and citizenship documents can all be applied for online from any country.
Can I renew a Zimbabwean driver's licence or register a vehicle online?
Yes. Central Vehicle Registry services — driver's licences, vehicle registration, change of ownership and number plates — are available online through Central Registry Online.
Do I need to visit a Zimbabwean embassy?
No. Every stage — application, document upload, biometrics and delivery — is handled online and by courier. Embassy collection is offered only as an optional delivery method.
How do I send my supporting documents?
Upload them on your dashboard after applying, or send them through our 24/7 Live Chat. Only one verification document is required.
How do I check the status of my application?
Every application receives a reference number such as CR-2026-123456. Enter it on the Track page to see a live processing timeline from submission through payment, production, security check, customs and delivery.
Our Live Chat is available 24 hours a day. Ask any question about eligibility, fees or timelines before you apply.