Birth Certificate in Uttar Pradesh: Online Application, Documents and Status
Short answer
Births in India must be registered within 21 days with the local registrar. In Uttar Pradesh you apply online through the state e-Nagar Sewa portal (urban areas) or the CRS portal, upload proof of birth and identity, and download the certificate once the registrar approves it. Late registration beyond 21 days needs additional permission and a delay fee.
Eligibility
- Parent, guardian or the person themselves (for adults) can apply.
- The birth must have taken place within the jurisdiction of the registrar you apply to.
- Hospital births are usually reported by the hospital; home births are reported by the family.
Required documents
- Hospital discharge summary or birth report (for institutional births)
- Declaration by parent or guardian (for home births)
- Aadhaar of both parents
- Proof of address at the time of birth (electricity bill, ration card, voter ID)
- Marriage certificate of parents, where the registrar asks for it
- Affidavit for late registration beyond 21 days
Step-by-step process
- Open the UP e-Nagar Sewa portal (urban) or the Civil Registration System portal and create a citizen login with your mobile number.
- Choose Birth Registration / Birth Certificate and pick the district and local body where the birth occurred.
- Fill the birth details exactly as they appear in the hospital record: name, date, time, place, parents names.
- Upload the scanned documents in the sizes the portal specifies.
- Pay the fee online if the portal asks for it and save the application/reference number.
- Track the application with that number; visit the registrar office only if the portal marks the file as pending verification.
- Download and print the digitally signed certificate once the status shows Approved.
Fees and processing time
| Fees | Registration within 21 days is generally free. Late registration, corrections and extra copies carry a small statutory fee, plus a delay fee for late registration. Confirm the current amount on the portal before paying. |
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| Processing time | Typically a few working days to about 3 weeks depending on verification and whether the registration is late. |
Always verify the latest fee, eligibility and deadline on the official government portal.
Where to apply
Online through the UP e-Nagar Sewa / CRS portal, or at the Nagar Nigam, Nagar Palika or Gram Panchayat registrar office.
Civil Registration System (crsorgi.gov.in) ↗ UP e-Nagar Sewa ↗ UP e-District ↗
Common mistakes to avoid
- Spelling the child or parent name differently from Aadhaar and school records — corrections later are slow.
- Missing the 21-day window and then applying without the delay affidavit.
- Uploading photographs of documents instead of clear scans, which triggers rejection.
- Assuming the hospital already registered the birth — always confirm with the registrar.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a birth certificate take in UP?
Most approved applications are issued within a few working days to about three weeks. Late registrations take longer because they need extra approval.
Can I apply for a birth certificate years after birth?
Yes. Delayed registration is allowed, but it needs an affidavit, a delay fee and in older cases an order from the competent authority.
Is the downloaded PDF valid?
A digitally signed certificate downloaded from the official portal is valid. Some offices still ask for the physical copy from the registrar.
How do I correct a name or date?
File a correction request with the same registrar and attach documentary proof such as the hospital record or school certificate.
Official sources
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