How to Replace Lost or Damaged Grade 8, 10, or 12 School Certificates in Papua New Guinea

If you have lost, damaged, or burned your Grade 8, Grade 10, or Grade 12 school certificates, you can obtain a replacement or a statement of results by following this simple and established process.

Steps to Replace Your Certificate

• Step 1: Obtain a Statutory Declaration Form
  Visit your nearest courthouse and request a Statutory Declaration form.
• Step 2: Provide Your Reason
  On the form, clearly state why you need a replacement certificate. Common reasons include:
  • My certificate was lost
  • My certificate was stolen
  • My certificate was damaged or burned
• Step 3: Get the Declaration Signed
  Take the completed form to a Commissioner of Oaths who will verify, sign, and stamp the form, making it legally valid.
• Step 4: Submit to the Measurement Services Unit (MSU)
  Bring the signed form to the MSU office, located opposite Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. MSU staff will assist you in printing a replacement certificate or providing a statement of results.

Important Information

Replacement services are available only in Port Moresby. If you live outside the city, you can ask a family member or trusted person in Port Moresby to assist by sending them your signed documents.

Why Replacing Your Certificate Matters

Grade 8, 10, and 12 certificates are commonly required for job applications, educational opportunities, and training programs across Papua New Guinea. Having a replacement certificate will facilitate:

• Job applications
• School or training admissions
• Preparation of your CV

Helpful Tip

Always keep your replacement certificate safe. Consider making photocopies or digital photos stored on your phone as additional backups.