Birth Certificate - Certified Copy Request: Citizen’s Portal User Manual
The Birth Certificate - Certified Copy Request: Citizen’s Portal User Manual, issued by the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps under a 2019 copyright, explains how citizens can request and pay for a certified copy of a birth certificate through the Citizen’s Portal. The manual does not state a government order number or issue date, and it provides procedural guidance rather than changing any registration rule.
What the manual covers
The Birth Certificate - Certified Copy Request: Citizen’s Portal User Manual guides citizens through the online process for finding a birth certificate record, submitting a certified copy request, making payment and downloading an acknowledgement. It is intended for anyone using the Citizen’s Portal to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate.
The manual is a controlled document copyrighted by the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps in 2019. It does not provide a government order number, an issue date, a fee rate or a legal change affecting property registration or stamp duty.
How to find the certificate
The Birth Certificate - Certified Copy Request process begins after the user logs in with a username and password. The user must:
- Open E-Services.
- Select Certified copy.
- Select Birth/Death.
- Choose the document type.
- Enter available search information, including the certificate number, registration number, applicant name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth.
- Select the Sub-Registrar Office name, village name and the relevant range of subsequent years.
- Run the search, select the displayed document and choose Apply Online.
Applicant and contact details
The online application requires the user to select an identification type and enter the identification number. Contact and address information must also be entered, including:
- Email address and cell number.
- Country, state, district, taluk and village details.
- Door number, street and other address information.
- Pincode.
The user then selects Save & Next and confirms the application by clicking OK in the confirmation box.
Payment and acknowledgement
The certified copy request displays fee details before payment, but the manual does not state the amount. The user selects the applicant name and office name, after which other details are populated automatically.
The remaining steps include:
- Select the service description and submit the request.
- Choose Pay Now after successful submission.
- Select a payment gateway and payment mode.
- Confirm online payment.
- Read and accept the terms and conditions.
- Complete payment through the payment gateway.
- Download the PDF files after successful payment.
- Print the acknowledgement copy.
The manual explains the application workflow only. It does not describe delivery times, eligibility restrictions or how the certified copy will be supplied after acknowledgement.
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Common questions
What information do I need to search for a birth certificate?
The portal allows entry of the certificate number, registration number, applicant name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth. You must also select the Sub-Registrar Office, village and the relevant year range.
Does the manual state the fee for a certified copy?
No. It says the portal will display the fee details before payment, but it does not specify an amount.
Can I pay for the request online?
Yes. The manual directs the user to select a payment gateway and payment mode, accept the terms and conditions, and complete payment through the online payment gateway.
What can I download after payment?
The manual instructs the user to download the available PDF files after successful payment and print the acknowledgement copy.
