Applying for birth certificate:
All that you need to know

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Details

In urban areas, the authority to issue birth certificates lies with Municipal Corporations or Councils, while Gram Panchayats issue these certificates at the village level.

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Online process

Open the CRS portal. Register by selecting ‘General Public Signup’. Fill the application form and visit the concerned Registrar Office along with other required documents.

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Offline process

For registering offline, one must visit the concerned Municipal Corporation/Panchayat and submit the required documents to get a birth certificate form.

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How soon should the registration be done?

One must apply for a birth certificate within 21 days of their child's birth. 

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Others

Adults who don't have a birth certificate should visit the Municipal Corporation or Gram Panchayat of their place of birth.