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Birth Certificate
Official record of a person's birth, issued by the local municipal or panchayat authority.
Overview
A Birth Certificate is the legal record of a child's birth, registered with the local registrar. It is the primary proof of age and identity and is required for school admission, passports, and many schemes.
What it’s used for
- Proof of age and date of birth
- School admission
- Passport and identity applications
Who can apply
- Applicant: Parent / guardian of the child or the individual
Required documents
- Hospital birth record / discharge summary
- Parents' Aadhaar / ID proof
- Address proof
- Marriage certificate of parents(optional)
How to apply
- 1Report the birth to the local registrar within 21 days, ideally
- 2Submit the birth reporting form with hospital records
- 3Provide parents' identity and address proofs
- 4Pay the applicable fee (late fee may apply after the deadline)
- 5Collect the registered birth certificate
Frequently asked
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