Registration of births and deaths in IndiaIn 1886, a Central Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act was rolled out for voluntary registration under the British rule. What is the procedure for obtaining a birth certificate in India? According to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1969, the “normal period” for applying for a birth certificate is within 21 days of a child being born. The birth has to be registered with the local authorities concerned, after which a birth certificate is issued. Some of the documents required to get a birth certificate include an application made on a plain paper, proof of birth of the person whom the certificate is being applied for, an affidavit that specifies the name, place, date and time of birth, copy of ration card and a school leaving certificate, if any, that shows the date of birth.

Source: Indian Express December 29, 2019 11:12 UTC