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Birth Certificate
Required for school admission, passport, Aadhaar (for first-time enrolment), and many govt schemes. Free if registered within 21 days of birth; late registration possible for any age with documents + affidavit.
Issued by municipal corporation / panchayat. Required for school admission, passport, Aadhaar, marriage. Late registration possible with documents + affidavit.
Documents required
- Hospital discharge certificate (if available)
- Parents' ID proof (Aadhaar)
- Address proof
- Affidavit (for late registration beyond 21 days)
- School TC (for adult registration where birth wasn't recorded)
Apply via state portal
FAQ
Late registration after 21 days?
Allowed but more docs needed. After 1 year: judicial order. After 5 years: comprehensive ID + school records + affidavit.
Adopted child — birth certificate?
Adoptive parents' names appear after adoption deed. Original biological parent details remain in confidential records.
Born outside India — Indian birth certificate?
No — only the country of birth issues birth certs. India can issue a citizenship certificate confirming Indian nationality.