Assam Birth Certificate

A birth certificate is a legal document for citizen which is issued by the Chief Registrar of Birth. As per the regulations of Birth Act, it is mandatory to register every birth in Assam. In this article, we look at the application procedure for obtaining a birth certificate in Assam.

Purpose of Birth Certificate

A birth certificate is useful for various purposes like admission in school, obtaining a

passport, voter card, driving license application, etc.

Registering Birth in Assam

The following person requires to register births within 21 days from the date of birth.

Births in a Hospital or Nursing Home: - Any person authorized by the medical institution is eligible to register the birth.
Birth in a house: -The head of the household is eligible to register the birth with the concerned authority.
Birth in a public place: -The head of the corresponding village in the case of a village or the officer in charge of the local police station is eligible to register the birth.

Required Documents

At the time of submitting the application form for the birth certificate, furnish the following documents:

Birth proof that identifies the location of birth.
Goanburah certificate (Residence Proof).
Parents’ identity proof.
Any other document (if required).

Fee Structure

The first copy of the birth certificate received within 21 days from the date of birth is free of cost. Additional copies of the birth certificate will be chargeable at Rs.5 for each copy.

Application Procedure

To apply for a birth certificate in Assam, follow the steps below:

Step 1: The applicant needs to visit the Public Facilitation Center, Deputy Commissioner Office to obtain the birth certificate application form. Step 2: After filling the form, the applicant has to submit the form to the Public facilitation office.

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Step 3: On submission of application, the applicant receives the receipt of application. Note: The concerned officer will issue the birth certificate within 10 working days from the date of application.

Validity of Birth Certificate

The birth certificate is valid for the entire lifetime, and hence there is no need for renewal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Assam Birth Certificate Procedure and Requirements.

A birth certificate is a legal document that serves various purposes such as admission to school, obtaining a passport, voter card, driving license application, and more. It serves as a proof of birth and identity for the citizen.

The person responsible for registering a birth within 21 days from the date of birth varies based on the circumstances. For births in a hospital or nursing home, any person authorized by the medical institution can register. For home births, the head of the household is eligible to register. In case of a birth in a public place, the head of the corresponding village or the officer in charge of the local police station is eligible to register the birth.

The required documents include birth proof that identifies the location of birth, Goanburah certificate (residence proof), parents' identity proof, and any other document if required by the authorities.

The first copy of the birth certificate received within 21 days from the date of birth is free of cost. However, additional copies of the birth certificate will be chargeable at Rs. 5 for each copy.

To apply for a birth certificate in Assam, one needs to visit the Public Facilitation Center at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, obtain the application form, fill it out, and submit it to the Public Facilitation Office along with the required documents.

According to the article, the concerned officer will issue the birth certificate within 10 working days from the date of application submission.

No, the birth certificate is valid for the entire lifetime of the individual, and there is no need for renewal.

The article does not specifically mention obtaining a birth certificate for births occurring outside of Assam. However, it is likely that the process and requirements may differ in such cases.

Yes, as per the regulations of the Birth Act mentioned in the article, it is mandatory to register every birth in Assam.

According to the article, births in Assam must be registered within 21 days from the date of birth.