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Birth Certificate
The official record of a person's birth, issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. For births on or after 1 October 2023, the digital birth certificate works as a single proof of date and place of birth for school admission, driving licence, passport, Aadhaar, voter list and government jobs.
The short answer
The official record of a person's birth, issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. For births on or after 1 October 2023, the digital birth certificate works as a single proof of date and place of birth for school admission, driving licence, passport, Aadhaar, voter list and government jobs.
Source: revenue.delhi.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration within 21 days, with first certificate | Free |
| Late fee, 21 to 30 days (model rules) | ₹20 |
| Late fee, 30 days to 1 year (model rules) | ₹50 |
| Late fee, after 1 year (model rules) | ₹100 |
| Search fee per year searched (model rules) | ₹20 |
| Extra certificate copy (model rules) | ₹50 |
Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- For hospital births, the hospital reports the birth to the Registrar; confirm the details before discharge
- For home births, the head of the family reports it to the local Registrar within 21 days
- Or register on the CRS portal or your city portal and fill the birth report form
- Pay late fee if the 21 day limit has passed
- Get Registrar or Magistrate approval for delayed cases
- Download the digital certificate or collect it from the Registrar's office
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹5 per extra copy (first copy free), search ₹2 per yearChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 7 days | mcdonline.nic.inMCD late fee ₹2 (21 to 30 days), ₹5 (to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year, SDM order). Delhi 2024 amendment rules not yet reflected on MCD portal. NDMC areas use NDMC's own portal and rates |
| Maharashtra | ₹20 per copy (was ₹10)Not officially verified Source | About 7 days | portal.mcgm.gov.in (Mumbai)Copy fee raised from ₹10 to ₹20 by the 31 Jul 2026 amendment rules; late, search and correction fees were also raised but exact figures are not yet published online (model rules: late ₹20, ₹50, ₹100; search ₹20 per year). Over 1 year needs SDM approval, over 2 years a court order |
| West Bengal | ₹50 per copy, search ₹20 per yearNot officially verified Source | About 7 days | kmcgov.in (Kolkata)Late fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (to 1 year), ₹100 (1 to 2 years), ₹100 after 2 years with Judicial Magistrate order. Rules of 8 Jul 2026 (HFW/50099), same in Kolkata (KMC) |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹200 per extra copy (first copy free), search ₹100 per yearChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 7 days | crstn.orgLate fee ₹100 (21 to 30 days), ₹200 (to 1 year), ₹500 (after 1 year). Events from 2018 downloadable free on CRS. Chennai on chennaicorporation.gov.in |
| Karnataka | ₹5 per copy, search ₹2 per year (1999 rules)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | About 7 days | ejanma.karnataka.gov.inLate fee ₹2 (21 to 30 days), ₹5 (to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); non-availability ₹2. No revised Karnataka fee rules found; these 1999 rates are still charged. Bengaluru (BBMP) follows same rules |
| Telangana | ₹45 per certificate at MeeSeva (GHMC)Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Same day at MeeSeva for registered births | bnd.ghmc.gov.in / MeeSevaLate fee ₹2 (21 to 30 days), ₹5 (to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year) and search ₹2 per year under 1999 rules. Hyderabad rate shown |
| Gujarat | ₹50 per copy, search ₹20 per yearNot officially verified Source | About 7 days | eolakh.gujarat.gov.inLate fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (to 1 year), ₹100 (after 1 year) under the amendment rules of 27 Feb 2025. Same in Ahmedabad (AMC) |
| Uttar Pradesh | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (30 days to 1 year), ₹100 (after 1 year)Not officially verified Source | Within 7 days of registration | dc.crsorgi.gov.inUP revised birth and death rules in 2026 (about 10 times the old ₹2/₹5/₹10); first certificate free, extra copy ₹50 reported |
| Bihar | Free within 21 days; ₹10 delay fee after 21 days; extra copy ₹5Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Within 7 days of registration | dc.crsorgi.gov.inFirst copy free; after 30 days needs officer order, after 1 year BDO and BSO orders. Secondary sites cite a higher ₹50 late fee from a 2024 revision, not verified |
| Rajasthan | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5Not officially verified Source | Within 7 days of registration | pehchan.rajasthan.gov.inRajasthan Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 2000; 2025 amendment changed forms, not fees. Search ₹2 per year |
| Madhya Pradesh | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5Not officially verified Source | Within 7 days of registration | dc.crsorgi.gov.inMP Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999; after 1 year needs Magistrate order. Search ₹2 per year |
| Haryana | Free within 21 days; late fee ₹10 (21 to 30 days), ₹25 (31 days to 1 year), ₹50 (over 1 year); copy ₹50Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | Free copy at registration; otherwise within 7 days | dc.crsorgi.gov.inSearch fee ₹20 per year; child's name added free within 12 months, then ₹50 |
| Chhattisgarh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Uttarakhand | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Goa | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Chandigarh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Himachal Pradesh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Jammu and Kashmir | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Kerala | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Andhra Pradesh | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Punjab | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Odisha | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Assam | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
| Jharkhand | See the national civil registration portalNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on dc.crsorgi.gov.in. | dc.crsorgi.gov.inRegistered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 with the local registrar. The state's own late fee and copy charges are not listed online |
Need it as a PDF? Follow the official download steps. Download birth certificate
Good to know
- Check spelling of names and date of birth before the hospital submits the report; corrections later take time
- Add the child's name within 1 year for free; later it needs a late fee (allowed up to 15 years)
- From 1 October 2026, registering a birth more than 2 years old needs a Judicial Magistrate First Class order
- Use only .gov.in or .nic.in portals; avoid agents selling fake or backdated certificates
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
Typical time
Usually 7 days after registration; hospital births are often issued at discharge or soon after
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
If you do not have it or miss the deadline
If a person who must report a birth or death fails to do so without good reason, or gives false information, the fine can go up to ₹250. For hospital heads and other listed persons the fine can go up to ₹1,000 for each birth or death. A Registrar who does not give the certificate can also be fined up to ₹250. Late reports after 30 days need written permission and a fee, and after one year a magistrate's order. The birth certificate is now a single proof of date and place of birth for births on or after 1 October 2023.
Law: Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969, sections 8, 12, 13 and 23 (as amended by the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act 2023)
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| The birth was reported late, after 30 days | Ask for written permission from the District Registrar and pay the fee set by your state; after one year you need an order from the District or Sub-Divisional Magistrate. |
| The name has initials or short forms, or the first, middle and last name are not clear | Write the full name as first name, middle name and last name with no short forms, as the 2024 model rules ask. |
| The person giving the information did not sign, or the Aadhaar of parents is not given when available | Sign the form as the informant and give the parents' Aadhaar numbers if you have them. |
| Hospital or other details do not match the documents you uploaded | Correct the form so it matches the hospital record and parents' ID, then submit again. |
| Your application was rejected by the Registrar | File an appeal to the District Registrar within 30 days; the appeal must be decided within 90 days. |
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Common questions
How can I download my birth certificate online?
If the birth was registered after the CRS system started, download it from dc.crsorgi.gov.in or your city portal using the registration number or mobile number linked to it.
What if the birth was never registered?
Apply for delayed registration with the local Registrar. Up to 1 year needs Registrar approval and a late fee; beyond that a Magistrate order is needed.
Is a birth certificate without the child's name valid?
It is a valid record, but most offices need the name. Add the name through the Registrar, free within 1 year.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Janm praman patra (birth certificate) kaise banaye?
dc.crsorgi.gov.in (CRS portal) par apply karein. Steps: For hospital births, the hospital reports the birth to the Registrar; confirm the details before discharge; For home births, the head of the family reports it to the local Registrar within 21 days; Or register on the CRS portal or your city portal and fill the birth report form; Pay late fee if the 21 day limit has passed.
Janm praman patra (birth certificate) banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Janm praman patra (birth certificate) ki fees har state mein alag hai. Upar 'Your state' mein apna state chunein. Kuch states: Delhi: ₹5 per extra copy (first copy free), search ₹2 per year; Uttar Pradesh: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹20 (21 to 30 days), ₹50 (30 days to 1 year), ₹100 (after 1 year); Bihar: Free within 21 days; ₹10 delay fee after 21 days; extra copy ₹5; Rajasthan: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5; Madhya Pradesh: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹2 (up to 30 days), ₹5 (30 days to 1 year), ₹10 (after 1 year); copy ₹5; Haryana: Free within 21 days; late fee ₹10 (21 to 30 days), ₹25 (31 days to 1 year), ₹50 (over 1 year); copy ₹50.
Janm praman patra (birth certificate) ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Hospital discharge summary or birth report (for hospital births); Aadhaar or other ID of the parents; Parents' address proof; Parents' marriage certificate, if asked; For late registration: affidavit and proof of birth, e.g. school record or vaccination card.
Janm praman patra (birth certificate) kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: Usually 7 days after registration; hospital births are often issued at discharge or soon after.
Janm praman patra (birth certificate) ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track your application on the CRS portal, CRS portal sign in page. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Usually 7 days after registration; hospital births are often issued at discharge or soon after.
Janm praman patra (birth certificate) ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Janm praman patra (birth certificate) ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Kanoon (Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969, sections 8, 12, 13 and 23 (as amended by the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act 2023)) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.
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