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    Birth and Death Registration – Legal Identity Services

    Birth registration opens the door to a child’s legal identity, while death registration ensures closure of legal and financial obligations. A birth certificate affirms a person’s existence and citizenship, and a death certificate is essential for the settlement of property, pensions, and legal responsibilities.

    Importance of Birth Registration

    • Establishes civil status, age, family dependency, and identity.
    • Serves as proof to access education, healthcare, immunization, and welfare services.
    • Mandatory for issuing a birth certificate as per RBD Act (Registration of Births & Deaths).
    • Registration must be done within 21 days of birth at the Nagar Panchayat.

    Importance of Death Registration

    • Legally required to settle inheritance and pension claims.
    • Crucial for availing benefits from insurance companies and welfare schemes.
    • Acts as legal proof in accident or criminal cases involving the deceased.

    Certificate Issuance

    As per the RBD Act, the designated Registrar (Municipal Health Officer or Commissioner) is authorized to issue birth and death certificates. Citizens must apply at their respective Nagar Panchayat office. While the Act recommends issuing certificates free of charge, local bodies may collect a nominal fee (usually ₹10–₹20).