A Birth Certificate is an official document that provides identity to a newborn, also records evidence of a child’s name, place of birth, relationship with his/her parents. An individual’s identity is determined from the time he/she is born and hence, It is widely accepted that birth registration is the first step towards establishing an individual’s citizenship, an identity that the state recognizes.
Birth Certificate attestation is mandatory for families who are residing in foreign countries, mainly to obtain Family visa, it plays a vital role in the visa application of the child. It is also required at the time of admission for a child’s education, to get an identity card, & as proof of age and many more.
Attestation of the certificate makes it a legal document that can be furnished for various government related purposes, without attestation the certificate is invalid.
Documents required for Attestation:
Duration: 10-12 days
In India, birth registration is a decentralized and regulated by the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (‘RBD Act’). According to the RBD Act, you should register the birth of the within 21 days. If parents fail to register the birth within 21 days, they can still pay a nominal fee and register the birth within one year.
Obtaining a birth certificate is not only a first step towards citizenship rights, but also a process endorsed both nationally and internationally.
You can apply for the Birth Certificate at your local Municipality/Panchayat Office by providing the Doctors Certificate. It is mandatory to register the birth within 21 days, therefore, If you fail to register the birth within the 21 days you will be subject to pay a fine.
Required documents:
