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📝 Birth Certificate Correction Kaise Kare? – पूरा Step-by-Step गाइड (2025)
Birth Certificate is a very important government document. Any mistake in this—like name, spelling, date of birth, parents’ name or address—can affect all your future documents. Therefore, it is very important to get Birth Certificate Correction done.
In this blog we will learn that How is Birth Certificate Correction done online and offline?what documents are required, how much are the fees, and what things should be kept in mind.
🌟 When is Birth Certificate Correction necessary?
The following situations require improvement:
- Spelling mistake in child’s name
- mistake in parents name
- wrong date of birth
- Address entered wrong
- Gender entered wrong
- Child Name Missing (Adding name later)
⭐ How to do Birth Certificate Correction Online? (All India)
As of today, Birth Certificate Correction is available in almost all states. CRS Portal Or it can be done from the e-Governance website of the state.
🔗 CRS Official Portal: 👉 crsorgi.gov.in
✔ Step-by-Step Process:
- Open the website: crsorgi.gov.in
- “Citizen Services“come”Birth Certificate CorrectionClick on “
- Our State और District choose the
- Enter Birth Certificate Number or Registration Number
- Choose the thing that is wrong
- For correction Supporting Documents upload
- Fill Reason for Correction
- Submit Form
- Verification will be done by Municipal Corporation/Gram Panchayat
- Once the correction is approved, you can download the new Birth Certificate.
⭐ How to do Birth Certificate Correction Offline?
If there is no online facility in your area, you can also do it offline.
✔ Where to go?
- Municipal Corporation
- Municipal Council
- Gram Panchayat / Block Office (Rural Areas)
- Hospital Birth Registration Counter
✔ Steps:
- Birth Certificate Correction Form लें
- Attach proof of the information in which there is a mistake.
- Affidavit (required in many states)
- Submit Old Birth Certificate
- Correction takes 3–15 days after application submission
- Get New Certificate
⭐ Documents required for Birth Certificate Correction
Different documents are required according to the type of fault:
📌If mistake in name Is:
- School records (if child goes to school)
- hospital birth certificate
- Aadhar card of parents
- Affidavit (mandatory in many states)
📌If mistake in date of birth Is:
- Hospital Birth Record
- Vaccination Card
- Affidavit
- Parents ID Proof
📌If mistake in parents name Is:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- School Leaving Certificate
- Ration Card
- Marriage Certificate
📌If Address is wrong:
- Address Proof (Aadhaar, Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement)
⭐ Late Correction (Correction after 1 year)
If correction is to be made in the Birth Certificate after 1 year:
- First Class Magistrate Order required
- Court Affidavit
- Birth Proof
- Witness Statement (if asked for)
This process may take a little longer.
⭐ How to add Child Name in Birth Certificate?
Many times the name of new born children is added later.
Online:
- Go to CRS Portal
- “Add Child NameSelect “
- Enter Birth Registration Number
- Upload document by adding name
- Download the new certificate after updating
Offline:
- Submit “Name Addition Form” in Municipal Corporation/Panchayat
⭐ Birth Certificate Correction Charges (almost same in all states)
| Correction Type | fees |
|---|---|
| Normal Correction | ₹20 – ₹50 |
| Name Addition | ₹50 – ₹100 |
| Duplicate Certificate | ₹50 – ₹150 |
| Correction with Magistrate Order | ₹150 – ₹500 |
⭐ How long does correction take?
- Online: 2–7 days
- Offline: 3–15 days
- Magistrate Order: 15-30 days
⭐ Important Tips (Must Read!)
- Always use correct and valid proof.
- The spelling in the affidavit should be 100% correct.
- Enter correct mobile number and email
- Keep the Acknowledgment Number safe after submission
🏁 Conclusion
Birth Certificate Correction is an easy process provided you have the correct documents. Be it a mistake in name, spelling, date of birth or address – today you can get it corrected online.
