Birth Certificate Online 2026 — Apply, Download & Correction (CRS)
Birth Certificate 2026: Apply online via the Civil Registration System (CRS), download digital certificate, register late births, and file correction. Step-by-step on dc.crsorgi.gov.in.
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Quick summary. Birth registration in India is governed by the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (amended in 2023 to mandate digital registration nationwide from 1 October 2023). The Civil Registration System (CRS) at dc.crsorgi.gov.in handles online birth registration and certificate download. Within 21 days of birth — registration is free. Between 22–30 days — small late fee. Beyond 30 days — late registration with affidavit. Hospital-recorded births are auto-registered; certificates are downloadable in 7–14 days. The 2023 amendment made the digital birth certificate the single source of truth for all government services (school admission, Aadhaar, passport, DL, etc.) for births registered after 1 October 2023.
The CRS is jointly operated by the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI) and state governments. As of FY 2025–26, birth-registration coverage is 96.9% nationwide (up from 86% in 2010). The 2023 amendment to the RBD Act made digital registration mandatory and centralised — birth certificates issued via CRS portal are recognised across all government departments without re-attestation.
The biggest practical change for parents is that most hospital deliveries are auto-registered — the hospital’s vital statistics desk uploads the birth event to CRS within 24–48 hours of discharge. The parent only needs to claim the certificate on dc.crsorgi.gov.in by entering the application reference number provided at discharge.
At a glance
| Service | Fee | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Registration within 21 days | Free | 7–14 days |
| Registration 22–30 days | ₹2 late fee | 7–14 days |
| Registration 31 days–1 year | ₹5 + Registrar permission | 21–30 days |
| Registration after 1 year | ₹10 + Magistrate’s order + affidavit | 30–60 days |
| Certificate copy (English / regional) | ₹20 per copy | Immediate (online) |
| Correction of any field | ₹50 + supporting evidence | 7–21 days |
| Download digital certificate | Free for the first copy after registration | Immediate |
Who is required to register?
Educational Qualification
Not applicable
Age Limit (As on Date of birth being registered)
0 to 120 Years
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian residents — registration is mandatory
- Every birth in India must be registered, regardless of citizenship of parents
- Hospital deliveries — primary informant is the hospital authority (Medical Superintendent / equivalent)
- Home births — primary informant is the head of household within 21 days
- Births in transit (train / aeroplane) — registration at the place of first off-loading; informant is the in-charge of the vehicle
- Births to Indian citizens abroad — register at the Indian Embassy / Consulate within 60 days; on return, transcribe at the local Registrar
Documents required
While filling online form
- Hospital discharge summary / birth-attestation letter (hospital births)
- Aadhaar of parents
- Marriage certificate of parents (if available — recommended for clean record)
- Address proof (utility bill / Aadhaar / rent agreement)
- Identity of informant (head of household for home births)
- For late registration — affidavit + supporting evidence (school record / Anganwadi record / immunisation card / Aadhaar of child / panchayat letter)
How to apply
Method 1 — Online via CRS portal (recommended)
- Open dc.crsorgi.gov.in → Sign-up with mobile + email.
- Click Apply for Birth Certificate → Birth Registration.
- Choose state, district, registration unit (Municipal Corporation / Panchayat / Hospital).
- Fill: child’s name, date and time of birth, place of birth, gender, parent’s details, address.
- Upload: hospital letter / discharge / proof of birth + parents’ Aadhaar.
- Submit. Acknowledgement number by SMS + email.
- Local Registrar verifies in 7–14 days. Once approved, download the digital certificate (digitally signed PDF with QR code) from the same portal.
Method 2 — At the local Registrar (Municipal Corporation / Gram Panchayat)
- Visit the Births and Deaths Registrar at the Municipal Corporation (urban) or Gram Panchayat (rural) office.
- Submit Form 1 (Birth Reporting Form) within 21 days. Hospitals usually file this on your behalf.
- After verification, the Registrar enters the birth into the register; certificate is issued in 7–14 days.
⏰ Last Date: Open (rolling — within 21 days of birth is free)
Apply on CRS portalClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
Late registration
If 21+ days have passed:
| Delay | Process | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 22–30 days | Apply via CRS / Registrar with reason | ₹2 late fee |
| 31 days – 1 year | Registrar’s permission required + reason + supporting evidence | ₹5 |
| > 1 year | First-Class Magistrate / SDM order required + affidavit + Anganwadi / school / immunisation evidence | ₹10 + court fee |
For a citizen who has never had a birth certificate (common for adults born before 2000 in rural areas), the late-registration affidavit route is the standard — submit Anganwadi / school / immunisation records, get a Magistrate order, and the Registrar enters the birth and issues a certificate.
How to download the digital certificate
Certificates registered on CRS after 1 October 2023 are digitally signed and have a unique QR code verifiable at dc.crsorgi.gov.in. To download:
- Login to CRS → Download Certificate.
- Enter Application Reference Number / Birth Registration Number.
- PDF downloads instantly. The QR code on the PDF can be scanned by any official to verify authenticity.
What if the original was issued on paper?
Older paper certificates remain valid. For a digitised version, visit the same Registrar and request regeneration on CRS — most states have completed back-population of records up to 2010; pre-2010 records may need a manual digitisation request.
Correction of birth certificate
Corrections require:
- Form 11 (Application for correction) — signed by parents
- Affidavit stating the wrong entry and correct entry
- Supporting evidence (hospital record / Aadhaar / school record)
- Fee ₹50 per correction
Apply on CRS → Correction of Birth Certificate → upload all of the above. Registrar approves in 7–21 days.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is birth registration mandatory in India?
2. Is the birth certificate free?
3. How do I get a birth certificate for a child born in 1990?
4. Why is the birth certificate needed?
5. Can I correct the spelling of my child's name?
6. Is the digital certificate accepted everywhere?
7. Who is the informant for a hospital birth?
8. Can NRIs register their child's birth in India?
Latest updates
The 2023 amendment to the RBD Act made the digital birth certificate the single proof of date of birth for all government services for births registered after 1 October 2023. From January 2026, CRS is fully integrated with DigiLocker — birth certificates auto-flow to the parent’s DigiLocker on registration. The 2026 budget allocated ₹240 crore for CRS modernisation including state-level back-digitisation of pre-2010 paper records.
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher. State Registrars set local procedures; verify on dc.crsorgi.gov.in or your municipal corporation portal before applying.
