For a person, the birth certificate is the most significant identification record and is most helpful at proving both the date and the place of birth. A death certificate, on the other hand, is a record issued by the Government to the deceased’s nearest relative specifying the date, fact, and cause of death. In both cases (Birth and Death) the process of Registration is done by the Municipality.
Necessary Documents :-
(i) In case of Birth –
1. Discharge certificate of hospital,
2. Immunisation or health card of a child
3. EPIC and Ration Card of parents
4. Documents like land deeds to prove residence of parents during period of birth
5. All other declaration from municipalities as supporting evidence.(ii) In case of Death : –
1. Death certificate of a registered doctor
2. Certificate issued by Burning Ghat
3. Municipality’s declaration regarding occurrence of death and cremation are also taken into
account
4. In case of unnatural death post mortem report must also be submitted.
