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 Complete Guide to Apply for a Birth Certificate: Eligibility, Documents & Process A Birth Certificate is the most important identity document for any citizen. It is required for school admission, passport application, voter ID creation, and many other government services. Here is how you can apply for it online or offline. 1. Key Timeline & Rules Within 21 Days: Registering a birth within 21 days of the event is absolutely free of charge. After 21 Days (Delayed Registration): If missed, you can still apply, but it requires a late fee and additional police/magistrate verification or an affidavit depending on the delay. 2. Mandatory Documents Required The documents vary slightly depending on whether the child was born in a hospital or at home: If born in a Hospital/Nursing Home: Discharge Certificate/Slip provided by the hospital. Identity Proof of both parents (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card ). If born at Home: An application/declaration in the prescribed format. Addre...

 How to Apply for a Passport in India: Required Documents & Complete Process Applying for an Indian passport is now simpler than ever through the digital process. Here is the complete, step-by-step guide on the required documents and where you need to go. 1. Mandatory Documents Required To apply for a fresh ordinary passport, you primarily need proof of address, proof of date of birth, and documentary proof for the Non-ECR category (if applicable). Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) (Any One): Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births & Deaths. Transfer/Matriculation/School Leaving Certificate issued by the school or recognized educational board. PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department. Aadhaar Card / E-Aadhaar. Proof of Present Address (Any One): Water Bill / Electricity Bill (Must be in the applicant's name and from the current year). Aadhaar Card. Current and valid Passbook of a running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian...