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Birth certificate download PDF: online steps and fixes
After a birth is registered, you can download the certificate from the official Civil Registration System portal if your state uses it. Some states use their own portal.
The short answer
After a birth is registered, you can download the certificate from the official Civil Registration System portal if your state uses it. Some states use their own portal.
Govt License never asks for your Aadhaar number or OTP. Only download from official sites. We do not download anything for you, and you never type personal details on our site.
Steps
- Open the CRS download page dc.crsorgi.gov.in yourself
- Enter your Application Reference Number
- Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number on the official page only
- The certificate downloads as a PDF
- If your state is not covered, ask your local registrar for the state portal, such as rbd.goa.gov.in for Goa or crstn.org for Tamil Nadu
Keep ready
- The Application Reference Number you got when the birth was registered
- The mobile number given at registration, to get the OTP
- The name of the state where the birth was registered
Good to know
- Download only from official portals. Agents may charge for a free service.
- A late registration needs extra documents at the local registrar.
- Keep one PDF copy in DigiLocker if the certificate is issued there.
Problems and fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Reference number not accepted | Use the Application Reference Number, not the birth registration number, unless the page says otherwise. Check the number on your receipt. |
| OTP goes to an old number | Ask the local registrar who registered the birth to update the mobile number. |
| State not covered by the portal | Some states issue certificates through their own portals. Ask your municipal office or the local registrar. |
| Birth was never registered | Register the birth with the local registrar first. See our birth certificate guide for fees and documents. |
Common questions
How do I download a birth certificate online?
Open the CRS download page, enter your Application Reference Number, verify the OTP and the PDF downloads.
Which number do I need?
The CRS page asks for the Application Reference Number. Check your receipt.
What if my state uses another portal?
Some states issue birth certificates through their own portals. Ask your local registrar.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Birth certificate online kaise download karein?
dc.crsorgi.gov.in ke download page par Application Reference Number daalein, OTP se verify karein aur PDF download karein. Kuch rajyon ke apne portal hain.
Official sources
- Civil Registration System: download certificate · Registrar General of India
- Civil Registration System: home · Registrar General of India
Checked on 22 Oct 2026 We read these pages. Always confirm on the official site before you act.