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Getting a birth certificate
You need to apply for a birth certificate for your newborn, or get a delayed registration of birth.
3 steps 4 documents ~3 min read Municipal Corporation or Gram Pan…
The law
Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
Your remedy
Official birth certificate issued by the government.
Steps to take
Documents to gather
Where to go
Municipal Corporation or Gram Panchayat office.
Jurisdiction varies by state — confirm exact venue with a local advocate.
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