Birth Certificate Correction in Delhi

A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a person. The term "birth certificate" can refer to either the original document certifying the circumstances of the birth or to a certified copy of or representation of the ensuing registration of that birth. Depending on the jurisdiction, a record of birth might or might not contain verification of the event by such as a midwife or doctor.

Uses Of Birth Certificate in Delhi

• A birth certificate is the first identity of a child
• It confirms the age of an individual
• Provides proof of age for  admission to the school, driving license, passport, right to vote, care and protection of juveniles

Documents Required for Birth Certificate Correction in Delhi

• Registration slip (Provided by Hospital)
• Hospital Discharge paper
• Govt. ID of Father (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
• Govt. ID of Mother (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
• Affidavit for the child’s name incorporation

When Births Happened In Foreign Countries

If parents of the child return to India with a view to settling, then they should get the birth of their child registered within 60 days of the arrival of the child in Karnataka.

Why Birth Certificate Correction in Delhi is Required?

Though it is rare that correction or change is needed in birth certificate, however there was a small goof up in my case and hence the reason for a post. In my case, the mother’s name was misspelled and middle name not printed on birth certificate. It’s imperative to get the particulars corrected birth certificate is demanded as proof document in most applications.

Following describes the entire process of birth certificate correction in delhi

• Written application to the MCD office. Refer sample here.
• Letter on letter head from hospital marking correction. Refer sample here.
• Copy of Birth certificate.
• Copy of MCD online receipt.
• Mother’s documents: Voter Card and Aadhar Card.
• Father’s Documents : Voter Card and Aadhar Card.
• Self attest copies of all documents.
• Carry originals.