Updated April 2026 · Verified

Birth Certificate Gujarat 2026 | How to Apply Online & Download

Apply for your birth certificate (Janm Praman Patra) in Gujarat 2026 at crs.guj.nic.in — the Civil Registration System. Covers newborn registration, delayed registration, and digital download.

Portal: crs.guj.nic.in  ·  Processing: 7–30 days  ·  Helpline: 1800-233-5500
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Portalcrs.guj.nic.in
Register Within21 days of birth
Delayed Reg.Court/Mamlatdar order
Processing7–21 working days
CostNominal fee at ULB
DownloadDigital signed PDF
✓ Verified: April 2026
How to apply Birth certificate Online? Apply at crs.guj.nic.in (Civil Registration System, Gujarat). Register the birth at your local municipal corporation or gram panchayat within 21 days. Delayed registration (after 21 days) requires a court order or Mamlatdar's application. Helpline: 1800-233-5500.

Why You Need This

The birth certificate (Janm Praman Patra) is the foundational proof-of-identity document required for school admission, Aadhaar registration, passport application, scholarship applications, and government scheme benefits in Gujarat.

How to Apply | Step-by-Step

  • 1

    Log in to the Official Portal

    Visit crs.guj.nic.in and log in. New users: register first (5 minutes, free).

  • 2

    Select the service

    Go to Citizen Services → select the relevant category → click Apply for the Birth Certificate Gujarat 2026.

  • 3

    Fill in the form and upload documents

    Complete all fields accurately. Upload required documents in PDF or JPG format, each under 200 KB.

  • 4

    Submit and track

    Submit and note your Application Reference Number. Log in to check status. Once approved, download your digitally signed certificate.

Common Issues & Solutions

If your application is rejected or stuck: (1) Check the rejection reason on your dashboard, (2) Correct the issue — wrong document, expired certificate, or name mismatch, (3) Reapply. For unresolved issues, call 1800-233-5500 or submit a grievance at digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance.

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Death registration
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Income Certificate

Family income proof
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Domicile Certificate

Residency proof

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, registration and most services on the Digital Gujarat Portal are free. Some services may have a nominal government fee (e.g., stamp duty for certain certificates). The portal never charges for account creation or application submission.
Processing times vary: Revenue certificates (income, caste, domicile): 7–14 days. Civil certificates (birth, death, marriage): 7–30 days depending on the registrar's office. Track all applications in your dashboard at digitalgujarat.gov.in.
Official helpline: 1800-233-5500 (Toll-Free) · Monday–Friday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Online grievance: digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance. Email: scholarships-dg@gujarat.gov.in (for scholarship queries).
Birth must be registered within 21 days of birth at the local municipal corporation (in cities) or gram panchayat (in rural areas). Delayed registration after 21 days but within 1 year requires the Sub-Registrar's office. Registration after 1 year requires a Magistrate's order. Do not delay as it creates complications for Aadhaar registration and school admission.
Yes. Visit crs.guj.nic.in (Civil Registration System, Gujarat) to apply online, track status, and download a digitally signed copy. The certificate is also available via DigiLocker once issued. Some municipal corporations have their own portals — check your AMC/SMC website.
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