For millions in Sri Lanka, accessing basic services—obtaining the passport, enrolling a child in school, receiving social protection—starts with a simple yet essential step: having the right documents. But for too many, the civil registration system, which provides such crucial documents, is slow, outdated, and full of roadblocks. Led by the Government of Sri Lanka with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and funding through the UN Sri Lanka SDG Fund, the country is aligning its CRVS modernization with its broader digital transformation agenda.