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How to get Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab?

Written By Manya Khare | Published on December 20, 2023

Birth Certificate in Punjab is an official statement confirming the date of birth, birth place, sex and name of the new born baby. 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. Correction in birth certificate could be to correct the particulars like child name, mother name, father name etc. in the birth certificate

Documents Required for Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab

Following documents are required for correction in birth certificate in Punjab

Proof of Identity and Proof of Address of Applicant
Application form cum Self-Declaration (Describe the Reason for Correction)
Original Birth Certificate
School Certificate or any other Proof of Identity of Child/Father/Mother in case of correction required in their name
Witnesses of two credible persons
Report of hospital / Nursing home (only in case of institutional delivery )
Proof of Residence and Relationship

How to Register on Punjab Connect Portal?

Follow the below steps to register on Punjab connect portal.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Citizen Login’.
Click on ‘Don’t have an account? Register Now’
A registration form will open on your screen.
Fill the required details like name, email, mobile number.

Select your gender.
Enter a password.
Tick the checkbox.
Click on ‘Register’.
An OTP will be sent on the entered mobile number. Enter the OTP.
An OTP will be sent on the entered email address. Enter theOTP.
Click on ‘Validate’.

How to Apply Online for Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to apply online for Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Citizen Login’.
Select the option by which you want to login.

Select ‘Services’ under ‘Apply’.
Click on ‘Apply Online Service’.
You can search for the Birth Certificate in the search bar.
Click on ‘Apply’ next to ‘Correction in Birth Certificate’.

An application form will open on your screen for Correction in Birth Certificate.
Fill the form carefully.
Preview the application.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the required application fees.
Click on "Submit".
After submitting your application, you may receive an acknowledgment or reference number. Note it down for future reference.

How to Apply through Sewa Kendra for Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to apply for Correction in Birth Certificate through Sewa Kendra.

Visit the nearest Sewa Kendra in Punjab.
Fill out the application form for Correction in Birth Certificate.
Visit the Sewa Kendra with the application form and required documents.

How to Find Sewa Kendra in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to find sewa kendra in Punjab.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Sewa Kendra’.
Click on ‘Find Sewa Kendra’
Choose your district.
Select the sewa kendra in your district.
You can find the address of the sewa kendra in your district.

How to Track Application Status of Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to track application status of Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Track Services’.
Click on ‘Track Citizen Services’.
Enter your application ID.

Enter the captcha.
Click on ‘Submit’.

How to Verify Correction in Birth Certificate on Punjab Connect Portal?

Follow the below steps to verify Correction in Birth Certificate on Punjab Connect Portal.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Verify Certificate’.
Enter the document serial number.

Enter the captcha.
Click on ‘Search’.

Application Fee for Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab

Application/Processing Fee for Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab is Rs. 125.00

Government Fee for Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab is Rs. 10.00

Time Required to get Correction in Birth Certificate in Punjab

Time required to get correction in birth certificate in Punjab is 15 Days

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.

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