KMC Birth Certificate

Do you need birth certificate in Kolkata? If yes, you can get birth certificate easily through the municipal corporation of Kolkata. Birth certificate is important for enrolling in school, getting a passport, and proving your citizenship. The blog will cover how to get KMC birth certificate in Kolkata in detail.

KMC birth certificate

In Kolkata, you can get the birth certificate through the Janma Mrityu Tathya Portal of the Govt. of West Bengal. Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) issues the birth certificate in Kolkata. You can get the certificate only if the birth is registered with the KMC.

There are two scenarios for getting birth certificate depending on the place of birth:

• For births occurring in hospitals: The birth must be registered by the hospital at the KMC. You can download the certificate from the official website
• For domiciliary birth: The head of the family or parents has to report the birth to the concerned Ward Health office of KMC for registration. You will get birth certificate from the same KMC office

How to get KMC birth certificate online

If the birth occurs in hospital, you can view and download KMC birth certificate through KMC official portal. Following are the steps to get KMC birth certificate:

1. Visit the official KMC portal
2. Click birth registration option
3. Click on Find birth records
4. Enter Father’s name , Mother’s name and date of birth
5. Submit and view the record
6. Take print of it

Get KMC birth certificate if the birth was not registered

If you do not find name in KMC birth record , you should get non-availability certificate and submit at the main office of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).

If birth occurs at home

In this case, you have to report to the ward office of KMC for birth registration within 21 days. Following are the documents to get birth certificate in Kolkata:

• Proof of birth place (where the event of birth occurred)
• Application form for birth certificate
• Identity proofs of parents
• Proof of residence
• Marriage certificate of the parents (optional)

Fees for KMC birth record

Following are the fees for KMC birth certificate:

Particulars	Amount
First copy of birth certificate	Free
Extra copies of birth certificate requested	Rs 100

How to download KMC birth certificate

Following are the steps to download KMC birth certificate:

• Visit the official KMC portal
• Click birth registration option
• Click on Find birth records
• Enter Father’s name , Mother’s name and date of birth
• Submit and view the record
• Download the document in PDF format

Mother Name Correction in Birth Certificate

Father name correction in Birth Certificate

Non Availability of Birth Certificate

FAQs

How can I get birth certificate in Kolkata?

You can get KMC birth certificate :

• Online through the KMC official portal
• Offline by visiting the respective KMC Office or ward office

How long does KMC take to issue a birth certificate?

It takes 10-15 days to get KMC birth certificate.

What documents are required for KMC birth certificate?

• Proof of birth place (where the event of birth occurred)
• Application form for birth certificate
• Identity proofs of parents
• Proof of residence
• Marriage certificate of the parents (optional)

What is delayed birth registration in KMC?

If birth is not registered within 21 days, it is considered delayed birth registration and requires additional documents.

Can I apply for birth certificate years after birth in Kolkata?

Yes, you can apply even after many years through delayed birth registration. You need to attach additional documents to the magistrate.