How to get Birth Certificate in Odisha?

A birth certificate is an official statement confirming the date of birth, birthplace, sex and name of the newborn baby. A birth certificate proves the legal existence of an individual and registration of this event is a source of basic vital data of the population to which they belong.

Following are the uses of a Birth Certificate.

• For deriving benefits under social welfare schemes

• First right of the child

• To establish identity

• Conclusive proof of age

• Care and protection of juveniles

• Admission to school

• Preparing driving license, passport, etc.

• Proof for the right to vote

• Entry into the National Population Register

Who can Apply for Birth Certificate in Odisha?

Parents(Father/Mother) or any relative of the child can apply for birth registration, Also the event can reported by local government bodies(i.e. Anganwadi Workers,ANM’s, ASHA’s).

Births in a Hospital or Nursing Home:

Any person authorized by the medical institution is eligible to register the birth.

Birth in a house:

The head of the household is eligible to register the birth with the concerned authority.

Birth in a public place:

The head of the corresponding village or the officer in charge of the local police station in the area is eligible to register the birth.

Documents Required for Birth Registration in Odisha

Following is the list of documents required for birth registration in Odisha.

If the baby is born in hospital

• The Hospital Discharge Certificate 

• Government ID proof (i.e. Aadhaar or Pan Card or Voter ID or Driver's Licence etc.) of the person registering are needed. 

 If the baby is born in home(not in hospital) 

• Written letter from local authority(i.e. Sarpanch) 

• Government ID proof (i.e. Aadhaar or Pan Card or Voter ID or Driver's Licence etc.) of the person registering are needed.

If the birth registration is not done within 21 days from its occurrence, then an affidavit must be filed stating the reason for the delay in registration.

How to Register for Birth Certificate Online in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to register for birth certificate online in Odisha.

• Visit Birth and Death Odisha website

• Click on ‘Online Citizen Services’.

• Select your district and choose your location.

• You can register birth in case of a Domiciliary event. 

• Click on ‘Domiciliary Birth Registration’.

• An application for birth registration will open on your screen.

• Enter all the details carefully and submit.

How to Apply Online for Birth NAC in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to apply online for birth nac in Odisha.

• Visit Birth and Death Odisha website

• Click on ‘Online Citizen Services’.

• Select your district and choose your location.

• Click on ‘Apply for Birth NAC’.

• A form for birth NAC will open on your screen.

• Enter all the details carefully.

• Upload the required documents and submit.

How to Check Birth Registration Status Online in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to check birth registration status online in Odisha.

• Visit Birth and Death Odisha website

• Click on ‘Online Citizen Services’.

• Select your district and choose your location.

• Click on ‘Check Birth Registration Status’.

• Enter the details and click on ‘Search’.

How to Check Birth NAC Status Online in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to check birth NAC status online in Odisha.

• Visit Birth and Death Odisha website

• Click on ‘Online Citizen Services’.

• Select your district and choose your location.

• Click on ‘Check Birth NAC Status’.

• Enter the details and click on ‘Search’.

How to Apply for Birth Registration Correction Online in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to apply for birth registration correction online in Odisha.

• Visit Birth and Death Odisha website

• Click on ‘Online Citizen Services’.

• Select your district and choose your location.

• Click on ‘Birth Registration Correction’.

• Enter the details.

•  Click on ‘Search’.

How to Download Birth Certificates in Odisha?

Follow the below steps to download birth certificate in Odisha.

• Visit Birth and Death Odisha website

• Click on Download Certificate’.

• Select your district and choose your location.

• Enter the details and click on ‘Search’.

Fee for Birth Registration in Odisha

If registration is done within 21 days of birth and death the first certificate fee will be free of cost. 

Birth Certificate Forms

• Form 1: Birth Report Form

• Form 1A: Child Adoption Form

• Form 5: Birth Certificate

• Form 10: Non-Availability Certificate

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

• Birth and Death Odisha website

• Birth and Death Odisha FAQs