Whether you’re registering a newborn or applying for a delayed certificate, this 2025 guide explains how to apply for a birth certificate online —step-by-step, state-wise, and without the hassle of long queues or paperwork. The Civil Registration System facilitates online registration of vital events like births and deaths in India as per the Registration of Births and Deaths Act. Download and print birth certificate from CRS print portal. Pro Tip: If you are applying for a newborn, hospitals usually register the birth directly in CRS, so parents just need to login and download later. As per the RBD act, if the event ( birth /death/still birth ) took place in an institution (hospital), the institution is supposed to register the event. you may please contact the institution (hospital) before proceeding with the registration process for necessary assistance.
