Who Can Issue The Birth Certificate

The Birth certificate is a permanent and essential document of a child’s existence and acts as an identity proof. It is proof of the child’s date of birth and other necessary facts. If a person belonging to India does not have the birth certificate, he or she is in the danger of being denied their nationality and the rights of an Indian citizen. Registration of the number of births is a vital tool for a nation’s development, it helps the government for the collection of data and keeping the crucial statistics up to date. It would also help the government to arrange for childcare facilities accordingly. The birth certificate is a unique document on which a multi-colored seal is embossed that represents the authenticity and originality. All over India, some details remain the same, but according to the requirements of different state governments, rules and the amount of information needed might vary. Below are some questions that might arise the time of applying for a birth certificate

BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION

1. At the time of admissions in schools and colleges.
2. Age proof at the time of employment
3. Establishing parentage
4. Age proof for marriage
5. For insurance purposes
6. Age proof for enrolment in electoral roles
7. Registering in National population register (NPR)

 WHO CAN ISSUE THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE

In urban areas of India, the municipal council can issue the certificate while in rural areas, the Tehsildar at the Taluk level can do the same. In villages, the gram Panchayat head can issue the certificate.

WHEN TO REGISTER

The birth has to be registered within 21 days by filling up a form through online or offline means. The Birth certificate is then later issued after verification with the records of the concerned hospital. If the registration is not done within 21 days, the certificate is issued after police verification.

WHO CAN REGISTER BIRTH OF A CHILD

If the birth has taken place in a house, the head of the house or the oldest person in the family or even the closest relative can register the child. When birth has taken place in a maternity home or any other institution like this, the medical officer in charge can get the child registered.

NECESSARY DETAILS TO BE MENTIONED IN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE

1. Full name of the child
2. Time and date of birth
3. Parent’s full name
4. Age, gender and race of the child
5. Registration number
6. Place of birth
7. Address of the parents

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE

There are two means to apply for the Birth certificate of your child, offline and online. When applying online, one can visit crsorgi.gov.in . The necessary details and the documents required can be uploaded on the site. After verification of the documents, one will receive the birth certificate within 7-10 business days. When applying offline, one can visit the registrar’s office and take a birth certificate form and fill it with the documents attached. Fill the form completely and submit it to the registrar. Once the registrar does the verification of the documents, the birth certificate is issued.

Make sure you get yours and your family member’s birth certificate issued to avoid any further inconveniences.