Last updated: March 14, 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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No, It can only be issued from a place where birth actully take place.
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 .
Apply for duplicate birth certificate to the same office from where it was issued .
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It can be provided supported by documentary proofs.