Birth Certificate
Get an official birth certificate (register within 21 days for free)
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
Real government fee
Within 21 days of birth: FREE | 21–30 days: Rs. 2 | 30 days–1 year: Rs. 5 | Above 1 year: Rs. 10 + affidavit + magistrate order. (Central slabs — states add surcharges, and hospitals/private handling plus repeat visits usually cost extra in practice.)
How many days
7-21 days (hospital / municipality). Late registration: 30-60 days.
Who can apply
Parents of the newborn, OR any adult who was never registered at birth.
Best time to apply
Register within 21 days of birth to get it FREE and instantly.
Documents you need
- Hospital discharge slip / delivery certificate
- Parents' Aadhaar cards
- Parents' marriage certificate (if available)
- Address proof of parents
- Non-Availability Certificate (for registrations older than 1 year)
- For late registration: sworn affidavit + magistrate order
Important warnings
- • This is a lifetime document. Keep 5+ photocopies and one digital copy in Digilocker.
- • Register within 21 days — otherwise you'll need an affidavit and higher fee.
- • Government fee slabs are tiny (Rs. 2–10), but real-world cost runs higher — hospital charges, private handling and repeat visits. Never pay without a printed receipt.
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Step by step
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For births in a hospital: the hospital directly reports it — collect the certificate from the local Municipal / Panchayat office (institutional births cannot be self-reported online).
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For home births: go to your Municipal Office / Gram Panchayat within 21 days with the informant slip.
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For online (home births within 21 days only): open dc.crsorgi.gov.in > General Public Signup.
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Register with mobile OTP. Fill baby name, DOB, place of birth, parents' details.
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Upload hospital slip and Aadhaar copies.
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Pay fee (if applicable).
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Download the digitally-signed certificate in 7-21 days from the portal.
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For LATE registration (over 1 year old): visit local court with affidavit; get magistrate's delayed-registration order first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Naya birth certificate online kaise banwaye? / How to apply for a birth certificate online in India?
Register the birth on crsorgi.gov.in (Civil Registration System). Sign up with your mobile OTP, enter the baby's name, DOB, place of birth and parents' details, upload the hospital slip + parents' Aadhaar. If registered within 21 days of birth it is FREE and you can download the digitally-signed certificate within 7–21 days.
21 din ke baad birth certificate kaise banwaye? / How to register a birth after 21 days?
Late registration is possible but costlier. 21–30 days: Rs. 2 late fee; 30 days–1 year: Rs. 5. After 1 year: Rs. 10 plus a sworn affidavit, Non-Availability Certificate and a magistrate's delayed-registration order (state surcharges may vary). Visit your Municipal Office / Gram Panchayat with the affidavit. In practice, budget for extra visits: government slabs are small, but hospital handling, private facilities and repeated trips often add real cost — always take a printed receipt for any payment.
Birth certificate ke liye kaunse documents chahiye? / What documents are needed?
Hospital discharge slip / delivery certificate, parents' Aadhaar cards, marriage certificate (if available), and address proof of parents. For late registration you'll also need an affidavit on stamp paper and, if older than 1 year, a magistrate's order.
Kya adults bhi apna birth certificate banwa sakte hain? / Can adults get their birth certificate registered?
Yes. Anyone who was never registered at birth can apply for LATE REGISTRATION at their local Municipal Office / Court with a sworn affidavit + magistrate's delayed-registration order + supporting proofs (school records, Aadhaar, hospital records).
Birth certificate school admission ke liye zaroori hai kya? / Is a birth certificate mandatory for school admission?
It is the preferred age proof for school admissions in India, but states also accept alternatives (Aadhaar, affidavit, medical certificate) as per admission rules. Passport, PAN and government exams also ask for it. It's a lifetime document — keep 5+ photocopies and one Digilocker copy.
Digital birth certificate download kaise kare? / How to download the digital birth certificate?
After the birth is registered on crsorgi.gov.in, log in with your mobile OTP, go to 'Application Status' and download the digitally-signed PDF. You can also fetch it from Digilocker where it is stored as a verified certificate.