How to apply for Birth Certificate Tamil Nadu?

Organization : Government of Tamilnadu
Type of Facility : How to apply for Birth Certificate in Tamil Nadu?
State : Tamil Nadu
Website : http://www.tn.gov.in/dtp/birthdeath.htm
Application Format : http://www.tn.gov.in/dtp/forms/birthdeath-a7.htm

Birth Certificate Application Procedure

Computerised Birth Certificates are being issued in all the 561 Town Panchayats.

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Every birth shall be registered within 14 days with the Town Panchayat.

Any person who wants to register a birth shall inform the Town Panchayat Office in the form prescribed in Annexure-V along with a certificate from the person or Medical Institution, who conducted delivery in the case of birth

Beyond the prescribed time limit, if a registration is done , it is accepted with a payment of penalty upto a period of one year. If a registration is to be done beyond a period of one year, it will be registered only on receipt of Judicial order from a Magistrate and with penalty.

Extract From Birth Register :
On registration one copy of an extract of Birth Register will be given to the party, free of cost. If a certificate of Birth is required at a later date from the Town Panchayat, an application in the prescribed format (Copy of format enclosed in Appendix) furnishing the information required in the format like name of the child, father’s name, mother’s name, date and place of birth, etc.

Presentation:
The application shall be presented in the Town Panchayat office and acknowledgement obtained.

Fees:
Along with the application, the following fee shall be remitted in Town Panchayat Office.

Birth Certificate – Rs.25.00 per copy
If date of birth is not known or unspecified, Search Fee for every year. – Rs.25.00 per copy

Belated Birth Registration

a) Below one month – without penalty
b) Above one month & below one year – Rs.25.00 per copy
c) Above one year with the order of Magistrate – Rs.50.00

A Court fee stamp of Rs.2/- shall be fixed in the application form.

Note:
** Conditions apply

Time Ceiling:
An extract of Birth Register will be given to the applicant, who has furnished full information within 3 days.

About COC :
The Greater Chennai Corporation (previously Madras) is the Oldest Municipal Institution in India established on the 29th September 1688. A charter was issued on the 30th December, 1607 by East Indian Company constituting the “Town of Fort St. George” and all the territories thereunto belonging, not exceeding the distance of ten miles from the Fort, into a Corporation.

The Parliamentary Act of 1792 gave the Corporation power to levy Municipal Taxes in the City. The Municipal administration properly commenced from the Parliamentary Act, 1792 making provision for the good order and administration of the city. The Municipal Act has been amended introducing from time to time major changes in the constitution and powers of the Corporation. The Madras Municipal Corporation Act, 1919 (as amended) provides the basic Statutory authority for the administration now.

FAQ On Birth Certificate Tamil Nadu

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about birth certificates in Tamil Nadu:

What is a birth certificate?
A birth certificate is a legal document that records the birth of a child. It is issued by the government and contains the child’s name, date of birth, place of birth, and the names of the parents.

How do I get a birth certificate in Tamil Nadu?
To get a birth certificate in Tamil Nadu, you need to apply to the local registrar of births and deaths. You will need to provide the following documents:

** A copy of the child’s birth registration form
** A copy of the parents’ marriage certificate (if applicable)
** A copy of the parents’ identity proof (such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID card)
** A recent photograph of the child

How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Tamil Nadu?
It usually takes 10-15 working days to get a birth certificate in Tamil Nadu. However, if you apply for an urgent birth certificate, it may be issued within 2-3 working days.