Birth & Death Registration Department
Birth and Death Registration – Importance and Procedure
In the event of a birth or death in the family, it is legally mandatory to inform the Registrar Office of the Municipal Corporation for registration. Birth and death registration is a legal requirement under Indian law.
Importance of Birth and Death Registration
- Registration of births and deaths is essential for social and economic planning.
- The data collected through registration helps in formulating government policies and executing programs related to education, electrification, drinking water supply, etc.
- Birth rate statistics support family welfare planning, while death rate and infant mortality rate data help improve healthcare and medical services.
- Information on causes of death helps identify disease trends in specific regions, aiding the deployment of targeted healthcare services.
Benefits of Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is required for:
- Admission to educational institutions
- Obtaining a driving license
- Applying for a passport
- Buying an insurance policy
- Including the child’s name in the ration card
- Availing benefits of government welfare schemes
Benefits of a Death Certificate
A death certificate is used for:
- Establishing legal heirship
- Settling pension and insurance claims
- Property inheritance matters
- Land or property mutation processes
How to Register Birth or Death?
- Birth or death should be reported within 21 days of the event to the Birth and Death Registrar Office.
- The information should be submitted by a family member or close relative by filling:
- Form 1 for Birth Registration – Download form (PDF 255 KB)
- Form 2 for Death Registration – Download form (PDF 327 KB)
- Upon submission, the birth or death certificate is issued free of charge.
| S. No. | Name of Officer/Staff | Designation | Mobile No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aman Kumar | Register birth and death | 9927926485 |
| 2 | Magna Pokhriyal | Senior Assistant | 8077921910 |