A birth certificate is an important document that records the date, time and place of a person’s birth. It is requires for various purposes such as admission in school, obtaining a passport, getting a voter ID card, etc. In Rajasthan, the birth registration and certificate issuance is complete in online through the Pehchan web portal.
A birth certificate is a legal document that records the date, time and place of a person’s birth. It is issued by the government authority after the birth is registered with them. A birth certificate is an important identity document that can be used for various purposes such as admission in school, obtaining a passport, voter ID card, driving license, etc.
In Rajasthan, the birth registration process is completes online through the Pehchan portal (pehchan.raj.nic.in). The portal is managed by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Rajasthan. The portal provides various services related to birth, death and marriage registration and certification to the citizens of Rajasthan
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How to Apply for a Birth Certificate Online in Rajasthan
Follow the below steps carefully to apply for your birth certificatre online and more over you need to carefully examine the application
- Open your web browser and go to the Rajasthan Civil Registration System’s official website: Pehchan Portal Rajasthan.
- Scroll down the homepage until you find the “Apply Online/आम जन – आवेदन प्रपत्र भरें” button in the Services Section. Click on it.
- After that you will be redirected to a notice page in this page you have to click on the Birth Registeration Option, Now you will be able to go to the other page.
- In this page you need to Choose “New Registration”, enter the Captcha code shown on the screen, and then click the “Proceed” button.
- Enter all the required details in the form. This includes:
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Name
- Place of Birth
- Parent’s names and contact details
- Educational and occupation details of the child’s parents
- Enter the Captcha code again as shown on the screen, and then click the “Register” button.
- After registration, click on the “Download Application form/ Print” button to get a printed copy of your application form. A registration number will also be sent to your registered mobile number via text message.
- Get the necessary documents verified and attested by a Panchayat Pradhan, Sarpanch, Head of the Municipal Committee, or Head of the Municipal Council. The required documents include:
- Aadhaar card of the child’s parents
- Address proof of the child’s parents
- Visit the nearest Registrar’s Office selected during the application process and submit the following:
- Printed copy of the application form
- Verified identity proof and address proof of the child’s parents
- An affidavit attested by a Magistrate of the First Class (if the application is filed after one year of childbirth)
- Once the verification process is complete, you can download the Birth Certificate from the official website.
How to Check Birth Certificate Status through the Pehchan Application in Rajasthan
Follow these steps to check the status of your Birth Certificate application using the Pehchan mobile app:
- Open the Google Play Store on your device.
- Type “Pehchan” in the search box and find the app.
- Download and install the Pehchan app on your device.
- Once the installation is complete, open the Pehchan app on your device.
- On the app’s main screen, find and click the “Check Application Status” button.
- Choose the “Birth” option.
- Enter your Reference Number in the designated field.
- Click the “Search” button.
- The status of your Birth Certificate application will be displayed on the screen.
How to Add a Child’s Name to a Birth Certificate in Rajasthan
Follow these steps to add your child’s name to the Birth Certificate online in Rajasthan:
- Open your web browser and go to the Rajasthan Civil Registration System’s official website: Pehchan Portal Rajasthan.
- Click on the “Apply for adding Child’s name” button.
- Select the “Birth Registration” option at the bottom of the page.
- Choose the “Edit Birth Certificate” option. Enter your Birth Certificate Registration Number and the Captcha code shown on the screen, then click the “Proceed” button.
- Enter your Reference Number and password. Complete the Captcha code again and click the “Search” button.
- The search results will be displayed on your screen. Find your child’s Birth Certificate details and click the “Select” button.
- Input the child’s name in both Hindi and English in the provided fields. Enter the date and your mobile number, then click the “Proceed” button.
- Choose your preferred payment mode from the available options and click the “Make Payment” button.
- Enter the necessary payment details and click the “Submit” button. You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP and click the “Make Payment” button to complete the transaction.
What are the documents required for a birth certificate in Rajasthan
The documents required for a birth certificate in Rajasthan are:
- A copy of the birth report (Form no. 1) filled online or offline.
- A proof of birth such as hospital discharge slip, vaccination card, etc.
- A proof of identity and address of the parents such as Aadhaar card, voter ID card, ration card, etc.
What are the fees and charges for a birth certificate in Rajasthan?
The fees and charges for a birth certificate in Rajasthan are:
- No fee is charged for registering a birth within 21 days of its occurrence.
- A fee of Rs. 10 is charged for registering a birth after 21 days but within 30 days of its occurrence.
- A fee of Rs. 20 is charged for registering a birth after 30 days but within one year of its occurrence.
- A fee of Rs. 50 is charged for registering a birth after one year of its occurrence with the permission of an executive magistrate.
- A fee of Rs. 5 is charged for issuing a copy of the birth certificate.
How To Get Birth Certificate Home Delivery
Alternatively, you can also get your birth certificate delivere to your home by paying a nominal fee. For this, you need to follow these steps:
- Step 1: Login to the SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) and click on the “Citizen Apps (G2C)” option.
- Step 2: Click on the “E-mitra Services” option and then click on the “Home Delivery Service” option.
- Step 3: Select the department as “Directorate of Economics & Statistics” and then select the service as “DES – Print Death-Birth-Marriage Certificate”.
- Step 4: Fill in the required details such as name, address, mobile number, email ID, etc. and select the type of certificate as “Birth Certificate”.
- Step 5: Pay the required fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking or e-wallet.
- Step 6: You will receive a confirmation message on your mobile number and email ID. Your birth certificate will be deliveres to your home within a few days.
How to Download a Birth Certificate in Rajasthan
Follow the below steps carefully if you wanted to download the Birth Certificate from pehchaan portal
- Step 1 : Open your web browser and navigate to the Rajasthan Civil Registration System’s official website: Pehchan Portal Rajasthan.\
- Step 2 : Scroll down the homepage and click on the “Download Certificate”/ “डाउनलोड सर्टिफिकेट” option.
- Step 3 : On the next page, select the “Birth” option. Then, enter your application number or mobile number along with the year in the respective fields.
- Step 4 : Enter the Captcha code displayed on the screen and click the download button. The Birth Certificate will be downloaded as a PDF file to your computer’s ‘Downloads’ folder. You can then print the certificate for your records or future use.
Where to register a birth in Rajasthan?
The place to register a birth in Rajasthan depends on whether it occurred in an urban or rural area.
- In urban areas, the birth certificate should be registere at the office of the registrar of births and deaths located at each municipal corporation, council or board headquarters.
- In rural areas, the birth should be registere at the office of the sub-registrar of births and deaths located at each gram panchayat headquarters.
