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Birth Certificate

Used for: Proof of age and identity, school admission, passport, Aadhaar

Issued byRegistrar of Births & Deaths (Municipality / Gram Panchayat)

Typical timeUsually within 7 days of registration

🧩 Services

Birth registration (within 21 days)
Delayed birth registration
Copy of birth certificate
Inclusion of child's name

📂 Documents required

Download documents list (PDF)

Hospital discharge summary / birth report
Parents' Aadhaar
Marriage certificate of parents (if asked)
Affidavit for delayed registration (after 1 year)

📝 Process

Births must be registered within 21 days at the local registrar
Hospitals usually report births online through CRS
Download or collect the certificate from the municipality / Village or Ward Secretariat

ℹ️ Fees and timelines are indicative and may differ by district. Pay only the official service charge, and ask for a receipt.

Other services

Aadhaar Services Updates usually within 30 days PAN Card Services Instant e-PAN; physical card in about 15 days Voter ID Services About 30 days Caste / Community Certificate About 15–30 working days Income Certificate About 7–15 working days Death Certificate Usually within 7 days of registration