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Andaman and Nicobar Birth Certificate

In India (Andaman and Nicobar), it is mandatory to register every birth as per the Registration of Birth Act, 1969. The birth certificate is a legal record which proves the identity of a person in various circumstances. The Chief Registrar of birth is responsible for issuing the birth certificate under the Government of Andaman and Nicobar. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining an Andaman and Nicobar birth certificate.

Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1961

Under the Birth and Death Registration Act, 1961, every birth and death occurred within the concerned state/Union Territories government needs to be registered within 21 days of its occurrence. The Chief Registrar of birth is responsible for issuing the birth certificate under the State Government.

Purpose of Birth Certificate

Purpose of obtaining a birth certificate is explained in detail below:

• Seeking admission in educational institutes.
• To get employment.
• To establish one's age with any institution.
• Claiming benefits of government schemes.
• Passport Application.
• Immigration needs like applying for Green Card.
• Settlement of inheritance and property rights
• Obtaining certified documents such as Voter's ID, Driving License, Passport, Marriage Certificate, etc.

Eligibility for Registering Birth

The persons required to register the birth are listed below:

Birth has occurred in a house	The head of the household or oldest person in the family.
Birth has taken place in a jail	Jail in charge
In a hospital or healthcare or other like institutions	Person in charge
In a moving vehicle	Person in charge of the hospital
Found deserted in public place.	Headman of the village or In charge of the local police station.

Required Documents

The required documents are to be furnished at the time of submitting the application form.

• Proof regarding the place of birth (where the child was born) from the hospital.
• Parent's identity proof.
• Marriage certificate of the parent, optional.

Government Fee

The applicable charges for registering a birth certificate are listed below.

• No fee is required if registered within 21 days from the date of birth.
• The applicant has to possess a fee of Rs.2/- if registered after 21 days and within 30 days of birth.
• The applicant has to possess a fee of Rs.5/- if registered after 30 days and within 1year of birth.
• The applicant has to possess a fee of Rs.10/- if registered after one year of birth.

Concerned Authority

The concerned authorities responsible for Registration of Birth and Issuance of Certificate is Executive Officer/ Local Registrar, Births and Deaths.

Procedure for Registering Birth

Before applying for the birth certificate, the applicant has to register for birth records under  Registration of Birth Act, 1961. Follow the below steps to register the birth in Andaman and Nicobar. Step 1: The applicant has to visit the office of Registrar of Birth to obtain the application form for Birth Registration. The application form is displayed below for quick reference. Step 2: One need to fill the application form in a prescribed format. Step 3: Submit the duly filled application form to the concerned authority of the Registrar office. Step 4: After verification, your birth will be successfully registered by the registrar. Applying for Online Birth Certificate To apply for a birth certificate in Andaman and Nicobar, follow the below-mentioned steps. Step 1: Visit the official website Visit the official website of Birth and Death Registration System (BIRDS) of Andaman and Nicobar. Step 2: View Birth Records Click on "View Birth certificate" option which is visible on the homepage of the portal. [caption id="attachment_60339" align="aligncenter" width="631"] Andaman-and-Nicobar-Birth-Certificate-Home-Page Step 3: Select the Registration Unit Choose the registration unit where the birth was registered. [caption id="attachment_60341" align="aligncenter" width="607"] Andaman-and-Nicobar-Birth-Certificate-Select-Registration-Unit   Step 4: Complete the Details Now enter the details relevant to your registration of birth such as

• Birth registered year
• Name of the child
• Name of the Father
• Date of Birth details
• Place of birth details

[caption id="attachment_60344" align="aligncenter" width="593"] Andaman-and-Nicobar-Birth-Certificate-Provide-Details Step 5: Submit your Details After entering your details and then click on the "Proceed" button. Step 6: Select Appropriate Birth Certificate Now the list of birth records will displays on your screen, the applicant has to select the appropriate one from the list. Step 7: Download Birth Certificate Then the complete details of your birth certificate will open up on the screen, and that can be taken printout.

Validity of Birth Certificate

The birth certificate is valid for the entire lifetime. Hence there is no need for renewal of a birth certificate.