A birth certificate in India is an essential official record that documents an individual’s birth. It includes important details such as the person’s full name, their parents’ names, date of birth, place of birth, and gender. It is issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 and must be registered within 21 days in India. It provides legal proof of identity, age, and citizenship, with fines applicable for late registration.
Legality of Birth Certificate
In India it is mandatory under the Law (as per the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969), to register every birth with the concerned State/UT within 21 days of its occurrence. The government accordingly has provided a very structured system for registration of birth, with the Registrar General at the Centre and Chief Registrars in the states, running through district registrars to the village and town registrars at the periphery.
Reason to Obtain Birth Certificate
- To register for marriage certificate, one can submit the birth certificate to prove age.
- To obtain documents like Passport, Voter ID, Driving license, etc. birth certificate can be used.
- To get admission in educational institutions.
- To claim insurance benefits.
As per the Registration of Birth Act, 1969 it is required that every birth is to be documented within 21 days at the place of the event in the prescribed form of reporting. If the birth registration is not done within 21 days from its occurrence, then an affidavit must be filed stating the reason for the delay in registration.
Eligibility criteria to avail Birth Certificate
Any individual who is the citizen or NRI born in the state are eligible for availing the birth certificate. The birth certificate is issued to the parents in favour of child on the basis of application and specific amount deposited with application form to the concerned authority.
Registration of Birth in Uttarakhand
- If the birth takes place in a hospital, nursing home or medical institution, such birth is to be reported by the institutions.
- If the birth occurred at home, it is the responsibility of the head of the family, or any other family member to report such births.
Online Application Procedure
Step 1: The applicant has to visit the official website of Uttarakhand to register the birth.
Step 2: In case you are a new user of the e-District portal, you have registered in the portal for avail certificate services. Click on “Register” option on the home page.
Step 3: You have to fill the required details and click on the “Activate account” button. Once the account has been activated, login to the e-District portal using your user id and user password.
Step 4: Now click on the “Download” link on the menu bar and select the Application form option from the dropdown list.
Step 3: You have to fill the required details and click on the “Activate account” button. Once the account has been activated, login to the e-District portal using your user id and user password.
Step 4: Now click on the “Download” link on the menu bar and select the Application form option from the dropdown list.
Step 6: Now you can fill the online birth registration form and attach the scanned documents along with the form.
Step 7: After completing the application form successfully, submit it to the concerned authority along with the prescribed fee for the registration.
Step 8: On submission of application, an acknowledgement slip will be given to verify the status of your application.
FAQs
Why is a birth certificate important?
It is essential for availing benefits under social welfare schemes, validating identity, obtaining a driving licence, getting school admission, and acting as proof for the right to vote.
Who is responsible for birth certificate registration in India?
The Chief Registrar of births and deaths, along with local registrars and sub-registrars, is responsible for unifying, coordinating, and supervising birth certificate registrations.