Birth Certificate Application Form West Bengal
A birth certificate in West Bengal can be obtained by submitting a birth certificate application form in prescribed format along with a declaration needs at the concerned Registrar’s office. After verification by the authority, details of birth will be updated correspondingly to West Bengal state birth records and a birth certificate will be provided to the applicant.
Details to be Provided in Birth Certificate Form
- Date of Birth
- Name of Child
- Sex
- Place of Birth
- Name of Father and Mother
- Nationality
- Religion
- Address Recorded at the place of Delivery
- Permanent Address
List of Required Documents
The following documents are necessary for getting the birth certificate:
- Identity proof of the parents for verification
- Parent’s marriage certificate Optional
- Letter from the hospital – Proof of birth of the child issued by the hospital where the child is born
- Parents’ birth certificate or SSC marks sheet
Apply Online for Birth Certificate in West Bengal
You can also apply online for a Birth Certificate through the official website of West Bengal at https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in or this direct link of the West Bengal government website.
Purposes of Birth Certificate
Purposes for obtaining a birth certificate are:
- The birth certificate is one of the important proof for applying for voter ID
- To get admission to an educational institution, a birth certificate is necessary
- The birth certificate serves as important proof for entering military service
- The birth certificate is important for the settlement of inheritance and property rights
- To receive insurance benefits
- The birth certificate needs to be submitted in some places to get a marriage certificate and prove age
- For obtaining a driving license and passport in India
- To receive pension and health insurance provided by the Government
Download the West Bengal Birth Certificate Form in PDF format using the link given below.