Documents Required for Birth Certificate - Complete Application Guide

Here is the complete list of Documents Required for Birth Certificate registration. To apply for a birth certificate online, you need: (1) Hospital/Institution birth certificate or home birth certificate from authorized medical practitioner, (2) Parents' marriage certificate (if applicable), (3) Mother's and Father's government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport), (4) Proof of residence (Aadhaar, Ration Card, Utility Bill, or Rent Agreement), (5) Parents' birth certificates (for verification), (6) Passport-size photographs of both parents. Additional documents may be required for late registration (after 21 days of birth) including affidavit and proof of age. All documents should be clear scans or photographs. The Birth Certificate Documents Required may vary slightly by state, so check your state-specific requirements on our portal.