Official portal for birth registration in Uttar Pradesh
Births and deaths in Uttar Pradesh are registered through the Government of India's Civil Registration System (CRS), operated under the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Computerised birth and death certificates are issued by registration units in the State.
The exact citizen option available on CRS can depend on the registration unit and the record. For a newly reported birth, the hospital, medical institution, local registrar or other prescribed informant normally sends the birth information for registration. For an existing record, use the citizen services made available on CRS or contact the Registrar for the place where the birth occurred.
Important: Use only official government portals for registration or certificate services. Avoid entering personal birth-record information on unofficial websites.
How to register, search or obtain a UP birth certificate
- Open the official CRS portal. Visit the Civil Registration System and choose the relevant citizen/registration service that is available for the record.
- Select the appropriate birth service. Depending on the case, this may relate to reporting a birth, accessing a registered event, or obtaining a certificate.
- Enter the requested record details. Keep the registration number or other birth particulars available. The fields shown by the official portal should be treated as authoritative.
- Complete verification. Enter the captcha, OTP or other verification requested by the portal.
- View or obtain the certificate when available. If the record has been registered and the online certificate facility is enabled for that registration unit, follow the portal option to obtain the certificate.
If the record cannot be found online, contact the local Registrar of Births and Deaths having jurisdiction over the place of birth. Older or legacy records may require verification by the registration unit before a certificate can be issued.
Law governing birth certificates and delayed registration
The principal law is the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, as amended by the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023. The 2023 amendments came into force on 1 October 2023.
Delayed registration under Section 13:
| When information is given |
General legal requirement |
| After the prescribed reporting period but within 30 days of occurrence |
Registration may be made on payment of the prescribed late fee. |
| After 30 days but within 1 year |
Written permission of the District Registrar or other prescribed authority, prescribed fee and self-attested document in the prescribed form/manner are required. |
| After 1 year |
An order of the District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate or an Executive Magistrate authorised by the District Magistrate is required after verification, along with the prescribed fee. |
The amended Act also provides that, for a person born on or after the commencement of the 2023 Amendment Act, the birth certificate issued under the Act is to be used to prove date and place of birth for specified purposes including admission to an educational institution, driving licence, voter list, marriage registration, certain public appointments, passport and Aadhaar.
For fees, documents and local procedure, follow the current instructions issued by the competent Registrar/registration unit because operational requirements can vary according to the case.
Information commonly needed for a birth record
The official portal or Registrar may ask for particulars that identify the birth record. Depending on the service, keep the following information available:
- Birth registration number, where available
- Date of birth
- Place of birth and registration unit
- Name of the child, if entered in the register
- Names of parents
- Mobile number or other details required for verification
Do not rely on a third-party checklist where the official portal or Registrar asks for different or additional documents.
Frequently asked questions
Which website should I use for a UP birth certificate?
Use the official Civil Registration System portal at crsorgi.gov.in. Uttar Pradesh uses the ORGI uniform CRS system for birth and death registration.
Can I download every old UP birth certificate online?
Not necessarily. Availability depends on whether the record has been digitised and whether the relevant registration unit provides the certificate online. If a record is unavailable, contact the local Registrar for the place of birth.
What happens if a birth was not registered within one year?
Section 13, as amended with effect from 1 October 2023, requires an order from the District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate or an authorised Executive Magistrate after verification, together with the prescribed fee.
Is the birth certificate important after the 2023 amendment?
Yes. For persons born on or after commencement of the 2023 amendment, the Act specifies the birth certificate as proof of date and place of birth for several listed public purposes.
