I like to change my newborn child name in his birth certificate in Howrah Municipal Corporation. How to do it?






Anirban Anirban
Answered on October 02,2020

Follow the below steps to change the name.

  • Purchase Application form for Correction of Birth / Death / Cremation certificate  from Birth and Death department of this municipality against Rs. 10/-.
  • Submit the filled application form to Birth and Death department in this connection please note that "Change of name is not allowed however the spelling can be altered".
  • Applicant must attach the following documents along with the Application Form –
    • Photocopy of Birth / Death Certificate issued by the Doctor.
    • Photocopy of Birth / Death Certificate issued by the Hospital / Nursing Home.
    • All Original Birth / Death / Cremation Certificates that were issued earlier must be submitted.
  • Submit the requisite fee as per the Rate Chart into cash counter of Barrackpore Municipality.
  • Corrected Birth / Death Certificate will be issued within 15 to 20 working days.

**Note: Applicant must have a legal relation with the child (Incase of Birth) / deceased person (In case of Death / Cremation).


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