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+metatag-keywords=(apply birth certificate, birth certificate online, birth registration, crsorgi.gov.in, late birth registration)
+metatag-description=(Apply for birth certificate via crsorgi.gov.in (within 21 days of birth — free) or municipal office (after 21 days, with delay fee + affidavit).)
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+====== How to apply for birth certificate — online + offline (2026) ======
+{{:social:auto:how-to-apply-birth-certificate.png?direct&1200 |How to apply for birth certificate — online + offline (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** Birth registration is **mandatory under Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969**. **Within 21 days of birth: free** at hospital/municipal office. **After 21 days: late registration with affidavit + delay fee** (Rs 2 to Rs 25 escalating). The Civil Registration System (CRS) portal at **crsorgi.gov.in** allows online application in most states. Issued in 7–15 days.
+</WRAP>
+===== Who can apply (eligibility) =====
+  * Birth occurred in India (Indian + foreign nationals' children)
+  * Reporting by parent / hospital (in 21 days) or by self (after 21 days)
+  * For 1+ year old births: District Magistrate order required (delayed registration)
+===== Step-by-step process =====
+  - **If hospital birth (within 21 days)** — Hospital does it automatically — collect from hospital records in 7 days. No application needed.
+  - **If home birth or hospital didn't register** — Apply within 21 days at local Registrar (Municipal Corporation / Panchayat office) — free.
+  - **Online via crsorgi.gov.in** — Register account → Apply for Birth Certificate → fill Form 1 → upload hospital discharge / panchayat letter → submit.
+  - **For late registration (after 21 days)** — Affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper + parent's ID + delay fee. Form 1 + delayed-registration affidavit.
+  - **For very late (after 1 year)** — District Magistrate order required. Apply via SDM with affidavit + ID + 2 witness signatures. Order takes 30–60 days.
+  - **Verification by Registrar** — Field verification only for late registrations or contested entries.
+  - **Issuance** — Within 7 days of approval. e-Certificate downloadable; physical certificate at office (Rs 25–100 stationery).
+  - **Tatkaal route** — Some states (Delhi, MH) have tatkaal for Rs 200 with 24-hour turnaround.
+===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline =====
+  * **Online portal:** [[https://crsorgi.gov.in|CRS Portal]]
+  * **Offline:** Local Registrar of Births & Deaths (Municipal Corporation, Panchayat, or designated hospital). DM office for very late registrations.
+  * **Fee:** **Within 21 days: Free** · **22 days–30 days: Rs 2** · **30 days–1 year: Rs 5** · **>1 year: Rs 10 + DM order fee**
+  * **Timeline:** **Within 21 days: 7 days** · **Late: 15–30 days** · **Very late (DM order): 30–60 days**
+===== What documents to keep ready =====
+See our complete checklist: [[:documents:birth-certificate|Documents required for birth certificate]] — covers mandatory + optional + size/format specs.
+===== Common issues + how to handle =====
+  * **Hospital lost the records** — file RTI to Hospital Superintendent for the records. NOC issued, then apply at Municipal office with NOC.
+  * **Parent name spelling mismatch** — affidavit on Rs 10 stamp paper + correction Form 9 in some states. Free.
+  * **Multiple children — registrar refusing** — Registrar cannot deny; cite RBD Act §12. File complaint to District Registrar.
+  * **Late registration affidavit not accepted** — DM order is mandatory for >1 year. SDM has discretion to expedite for school admission.
+===== If your application is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. The name + designation of the dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. The reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. The likely date of issuance of my certificate / approval.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO details + your case:** [[:rti-for-birth-certificate-delay|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
+**Or browse state-wise scheme procedures:** [[:scheme-state:birth-certificate:start|All state portals + RTI templates]]
+**Track your application status:** [[:check-status:birth-certificate-online-status|How to check status guide]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Is birth certificate the same as hospital "birth slip"? ====
+No — hospital slip is not a legal certificate. Only Registrar-issued document is valid for school admission, passport, EPIC etc.
+==== Can I get birth certificate decades after birth? ====
+Yes — via DM order route. Many seniors get it for Aadhaar / passport / pension at age 60+. Allow 60–90 days.
+==== My name is spelt differently in birth cert vs Aadhaar — which wins? ====
+Birth certificate is the original document; others should be corrected to match. But if Aadhaar matches school records etc., correct birth cert via Form 9.
+==== How fast is the online certificate? ====
+days statutory. e-Certificate signed by Registrar = legally equivalent to physical.
+==== Application stuck >30 days. What now? ====
+Use our [[:rti-for-birth-certificate-delay|birth certificate RTI generator]] — auto-fills Registrar PIO details.
+===== Summary + what to do next =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Apply at **CRS Portal** (https://crsorgi.gov.in). Fee: **Within 21 days: Free** · **22 days–30 days: Rs 2** · **30 days–1 year: Rs 5** · **>1 year: Rs 10 + DM order fee**. Timeline: **Within 21 days: 7 days** · **Late: 15–30 days** · **Very late (DM order): 30–60 days**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **Start your application:** [[https://crsorgi.gov.in|CRS Portal]]
+  * **Document checklist first:** [[:documents:birth-certificate|Required documents]]
+  * **Track existing application:** [[:check-status:birth-certificate-online-status|Status check guide]]
+  * **If stuck — RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-birth-certificate-delay|File an RTI in 5 minutes]]
+  * **Talk to other citizens:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI community]]
+  * **Browse all how-to-apply guides:** [[:how-to-apply:start|All 25 application guides]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:check-status:start|How to check status — 25 high-traffic services]]
+  * [[:documents:start|Documents required — 30 checklists]]
+  * [[:state-rti-portals-directory|All state RTI portals]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Official portal: https://crsorgi.gov.in
+  * Citizen feedback collected via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
+  * Statutory references: see relevant Act sections.
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>how-to-apply birth-certificate citizen-services rti-fallback}}