Last updated: January 15, 2025
In India, it is mandatory under the law (as per the Registration of Births & Deaths Act, 1969) to register every birth/still birth with the concerned State/UT Government within 21 days of its occurrence .
The birth certificate is a very important document which serves various purposes throughout life. This is the main document that proves your age. In Ranchi,a birth certificate can be issued by Municipal Corporation of Ranchi.
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1. My birth was in Dhanbad . Now I am living in Ranchi . Can I apply for birth certificate in Ranchi ?
No, It can only be issued from a place where birth actully take place.
2. I have Birth certificate issued by hospital . How I will get Birth certificate with name issued by Govt. authority.?
Its a two stage process . First birth certificate without name will be issued by concered Govt. authority after submission of the application supported with birth certificate (discharge summary) issued by the hospital . After this birth certificate with name should be applied .
3. I have lost my original birth certificate . What should I do ?
Apply for duplicate birth certificate to the same office from where it was issued .
4. Is it possible to change birth date ?
No .
5. I have different birth date mentioned on birth certificate and 10th certificate . What should I do ?
6. Is it possible to change particulars in Birth certificate ?
It can be provided supported by documentary proofs.