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How to Register and Obtain Birth & Death Certificates in India

Under the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, birth certificates serve as single conclusive proof of date and place of birth for education, passport issuance, driving licences, and employment. Here you will find official guidance on timely 21-day registrations, delayed registration orders from Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDM), parent name corrections, child name additions, and retrieval of legacy civil registry records.

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Birth certificate application (0-21 days) Delayed birth registration (21-30 days, 30 days-1 year, >1 year) SDM delayed registration order Child name addition in birth record Parent name typographical correction Duplicate birth certificate download Death certificate registration Delayed death registration Civil Registration System (CRS) search

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Official Government Portals & Direct Registrars

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Civil Registration System (CRS)

Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India portal for civil event registrations.

https://crsorgi.gov.in
National Government Services Portal

Unified access to state municipal corporation and urban local body vital statistics departments.

https://services.india.gov.in
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Frequently Asked Questions: Birth & Death Certificates

1. What is the penalty for registering a birth after 21 days in India?
Registration between 21 and 30 days requires permission from the local registrar with a nominal late fee (usually ₹2-₹5). Between 30 days and 1 year, written permission from the designated authority (e.g., District Registrar/BDO) is required with a fee. Beyond 1 year, an order from a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or First Class Magistrate is mandatory under Section 13(3) of the RBD Act.
2. Can I add a baby's name to a birth certificate issued without a name?
Yes. Under Section 14 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, the name of the child can be added within 12 months of registration without fee, or up to 15 years with a nominal fee, either online through the state municipal portal or by submitting an application to the local Registrar.

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