How to Apply for Birth Certificate Online (CRS Portal)
Step-by-step procedure to register birth, apply for a digital birth certificate, and download verified certificates through the Civil Registration System (CRS).
A Birth Certificate is the most critical first identity document of an individual, certifying the date and place of birth under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act. The Registrar General of India operates the Civil Registration System (CRS) portal for centralized registration and certificate issuance.
Eligibility Requirements
Parents or legal guardians of the newborn within 21 days of birth (or with delayed registration affidavit if after 21 days).
Documents Required
1. Hospital Discharge Summary / Institutional Birth Slip from Doctor 2. Parents' Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport 3. Parents' Marriage Certificate (if available) 4. Proof of Address where the birth occurred
Step-by-Step Application Process
Official Public Portal
Always apply directly through verified public portals.
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