Register a birth and get the birth certificate
Births are registered with the local registrar under the Civil Registration System (CRS).
Cost: Free within 21 days; delayed registration has a fee set by each state (referential)
Time: Under the model rules, the certificate is issued no later than 7 days after registration (referential)
What you need
- Report of the birth to the registrar (hospitals usually report births that occur there)
- Fee for delayed registration, if reported after 21 days
- Order of a magistrate or equivalent authority if more than one year has passed
Step by step
- Report the birth to the local registrar within 21 days (free)
- Check the details and add the child's name
- Download or collect the birth certificate on the CRS portal or your state's portal
- If you are late, apply for delayed registration with the prescribed fee
Where to apply
Civil Registration System (CRS) · dc.crsorgi.gov.in
The app helps with
Tips to get it right the first time
- For children born on or after 1 October 2023, the birth certificate is the key proof of date of birth.
- Check names and spelling before the certificate is issued: corrections take longer.
- Some states (e.g. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana) offer the service fully online.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: dc.crsorgi.gov.in. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.