How to apply for Birth & Death Certificate
Civil Registration System (CRS), ORGI · official link, documents, fee & step-by-step — free, no middleman
Official record of a birth or death — needed for school, passport, pension, and claims.
Issued by
Civil Registration System (CRS), ORGI
Who it’s for
Register within 21 days of the event; late registration is allowed with extra steps.
Fee
Free within 21 days; late fee after
Timeline
~7 working days
Apply
Online or in person
Helpline
Via your local municipal / gram panchayat registrar
↗ Official portal — crsorgi.gov.in
Documents you need
- Hospital/institution record
- Parents’ ID & address proof
- Proof of birth/death
How to apply
- Register the event with your local registrar (hospital often does this).
- On the CRS portal, apply for the certificate with the registration details.
- Submit proof of the birth/death and applicant ID.
- Collect or download the certificate after verification.
This service is free or low-cost on the official government portal — you don’t need a paid agent or middleman.