Birth Certificate
Register a birth and obtain a birth certificate through your state's Civil Registration System (CRS) portal or municipal corporation, ideally within 21 days of the birth for free registration.
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Process
1
Report the Birth
The hospital typically reports the birth directly to the local Registrar; ensure this is done within 21 days.
2
Apply Online
If not auto-registered, apply via your state's Civil Registration/e-District portal, entering birth details and parents' information.
3
Upload Supporting Documents
Attach the hospital birth intimation slip and parents' identity/address proof.
4
Registrar Verification
The local Registrar verifies the details submitted, especially for home births or delayed registrations.
5
Download the Certificate
Once registered, download the birth certificate online or collect it from the municipal office/gram panchayat.
Pro Tips & Warnings
- Registration within 21 days is free; after 21 days but within 30 days requires a late fee, and beyond one year requires a magistrate's order.
- Double-check the spelling of the child's and parents' names carefully - correcting a birth certificate later is a separate, more involved process.
- Most hospitals now report births directly to the Registrar, so check your state's CRS portal before filing a fresh application.