The UnionGovernment has announced April 27, 2026, as the final deadline for citizens to register or update their birth certificates. After this date, no further modifications will be permitted, making the birth certificate a compulsory document for accessing government services, education, travel, and employment.
With this move, birth certificates will replace school documents, Aadhaar cards, and other proofs for government-related processes, including passport applications, voter registration, and marriage certificates. Senior citizens without existing records are urged to apply before the deadline to avoid legal complications.
To simplify late registrations, the government has made provisions for those with unregistered births older than 15 years. Applications can now be submitted at municipal/tehsil offices without requiring court intervention. Accepted documents for proof include school-leaving certificates, 10th or 12th mark sheets, passports, ration cards, or Aadhaar cards.
Surveys indicate that 75% of elderly Muslims lack birth or marriage records, and the new policy aims to bridge this gap by easing documentation requirements. The initiative is backed by the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, which has been in force nationwide since October 1, 2023. Authorities have emphasised the urgency of the process, as school certificates will no longer be considered valid proof of birth.