{"id":7549,"date":"2026-04-03T10:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=7549"},"modified":"2026-04-06T09:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T04:26:19","slug":"birth-certificate-correction-online-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/03\/birth-certificate-correction-online-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth certificate correction online Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you spot a mistake on your birth certificate issued in Mumbai\u2014whether it\u2019s an incorrect name, wrong date of birth, or errors in parent details\u2014it\u2019s important to get it corrected as soon as possible. Fortunately, the process is fairly straightforward. You can apply for corrections online through the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), making it convenient to fix these details without multiple visits to government offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a1568d23d175\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Birth Certificate Correction\">Documents Required for Birth Certificate Correction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/03\/birth-certificate-correction-online-mumbai\/#Name_Change_and_Gazette_Publication\" title=\"Name Change and Gazette Publication\">Name Change and Gazette Publication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/03\/birth-certificate-correction-online-mumbai\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/04\/03\/birth-certificate-correction-online-mumbai\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Birth_Certificate_Correction\"><\/span>Documents Required for Birth Certificate Correction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying, make sure you have the following documents ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Original Birth Certificate (scanned copy for reference)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar card of the applicant (child or parent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit for correction (duly notarized, clearly stating the required changes such as name, date of birth, or gender)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital birth record or discharge summary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional documents based on the type of correction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For name correction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>School leaving certificate or bona fide certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN card or passport (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For parent name correction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar card or the passport of parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For date of birth correction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hospital records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID proof of parents (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or passport)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Process for Online Correction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to apply for a birth certificate correction online in Mumbai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the Birth and Death Registration portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in or access the birth registration section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in all the required details carefully and submit the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the birth was not registered earlier (e.g., home birth), select the relevant option to register it first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and print the application form, then submit it to the concerned Registrar if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email on your registered email ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates regarding your application status will also be shared via email.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_Change_and_Gazette_Publication\"><\/span>Name Change and Gazette Publication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the correction involves a name change, you may also need to publish it in the official gazette. For this, submit an application to the Gazette office along with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A notarized affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of the newspaper advertisement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport-size photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details to include in the newspaper advertisement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Old name and new name (as per birth certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full residential address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age of the applicant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name of the notary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Father\u2019s or husband\u2019s name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always double-check these details before publishing, as even a small mistake can delay the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A birth certificate is one of the most important identity documents in India, and keeping it accurate is crucial. While the correction process may seem a bit lengthy, following the right steps and keeping your documents ready can make it much smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re applying for a birth certificate correction online in Mumbai, staying organized and careful at each stage will help you complete the process without unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/06\/23\/birth-certificate-mumbai-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birth Certificate Online Mumbai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/03\/28\/father-name-correction-in-birth-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Father&#8217;s name correction in the Birth Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/03\/29\/mother-name-correction-in-birth-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mother Name Correction in Birth Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How much is the birth certificate correction fee in Mumbai?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Birth certificate correction fee in Mumbai ranges from \u20b950 to \u20b9200, depending on the type of correction. 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