The birth certificate is the child’s first step towards establishing his or her own identity. A birth certificate is an official document that helps to record the child’s birth. Previously, this process was not systematized in India, but after 1969, birth registration became mandatory under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act. The birth certificate is very important because it contains the details of the child born; later, it is used as an identity proof and proof of a person’s date of birth. It is a true document printed on special paper with a multicolored seal embossed as a symbol of authenticity, and if the seal is not present on the document in any way, the agency has full authority to question the candidate about the source of the certificate. The birth certificate is used to prove the date of birth when issuing documents such as the AADHAR card, PAN card, voter ID card, and passport. It is even required to prove your age when applying for a marriage certificate. Different states in India have different rules and norms for issuing birth certificates, but some details are the same throughout the country.
Registration is also an important tool for the government to keep track of the number of births each year. It may be required for data collection and vital statistics. It is critical for the government’s national planning for child care facilities.
REGISTRATION’S BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE
1) For school and college admission
2) Proof of a person’s age at the time of employment
3) Required for the issuance of a marriage certificate
4) To determine parentage
5) Insurance reasons
6) Proof of date of birth for inclusion on electoral rolls
7) Inclusion in the National Population Register (NPR)
8) Necessary for government surveys such as censuses
9) Access to a person’s other personal records
10) Adoption: domestic or international
WHO CAN REGISTER A CHILD’S BIRTH?
A child can be registered by the head of the household, a close relative, or the oldest person in the family. If the birth occurred away from the house, the superintendent of the hospitals or the office in charge of the hospital, or the headman of the local village if no other relation is found, can also register the child.
HOW DOES ONE OBTAIN A BIRTH CERTIFICATE?
The birth certificate can be obtained both online and in person. A birth certificate registration form can be obtained from the district registrar’s office when registering offline.
DETAILS REQUIRED ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
1) Full name (first, last and middle)
2) Provided registration number
3) Gender, age, and race
4) Names, ages, and birthplace of parents
5) Attending physician’s name and address
6) Finally, the date and location of birth are required.
Birth certificates can be issued by the official state or city government, which are both legally authorised to do so. As a result, it is critical that you and your family members obtain birth certificates in order to avoid future complications.
