7-15 days
Free if registered within 21 days of birth, ₹5-50 for late registration
Any person born in India
Parents of newborn children, or individuals who need proof of date of birth
Most hospitals register births automatically. Obtain the birth report from the hospital.
Go to your local municipal corporation office or visit the CRS portal online.
Complete the birth registration form with child and parent details.
Provide hospital birth report and parents' identity/address documents.
You'll get a registration number to track your application.
Download the digital certificate online or collect the physical copy from the office.
To correct errors or update details on your Birth Certificate, you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Birth Certificate.
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Birth Certificate through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://crsorgi.gov.in to access your Birth Certificate.
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Birth Certificate to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Birth Certificate application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://crsorgi.gov.in.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Birth Certificate. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
You can apply for a late registration birth certificate at your local municipal office with supporting documents.
Yes, you can apply for correction through the municipal office with supporting documents and an affidavit.
Yes, it's required for school admission, passport, and many other official purposes.
If applying within 21 days of birth, many hospitals do this automatically via the national CRS portal (crsorgi.gov.in). If applying later, you must visit your local municipal corporation's e-District portal or CSC center with identity proofs and hospital discharge papers.
Name addition can usually be done online through your state's citizen service portal (like e-Nagarsewa or e-District) or by submitting a physical application with a school ID/Aadhaar proof to the local registrar's office. This is free within the first year.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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