Costa Rica government
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Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones
Fourth branch of state with exclusive electoral authority.
What this authority does
Organises elections with powers equivalent to those of the other branches, and operates the Registro Civil issuing the cédula de identidad and civil-status certificates.
Services for the public
- Cédula de identidad
- Civil registry certificates
- Voter roll
- Election results
Before you contact this authority
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