Birth, death Role and Responsibilities

The Birth, Death & Marriage Department is responsible for registration, certification, record maintenance, and reporting of vital events to ensure legal identity, civil rights, demographic data accuracy, and statutory compliance.

  1. Registration of Births
  • Registration of births occurring within municipal limits
  • Verification of birth details received from hospitals, institutions, and households
  • Issuance of birth certificates as per statutory provisions
  • Late registration of births with prescribed procedures and approvals
  1. Registration of Deaths
  • Registration of deaths within municipal jurisdiction
  • Verification of death reports from hospitals, cremation/burial grounds, and families
  • Issuance of death certificates
  • Ensuring compliance with time limits and legal formalities
  1. Registration of Marriages
  • Registration of marriages under applicable marriage laws
  • Verification of documents, identity, and eligibility of applicants
  • Issuance of marriage certificates
  • Maintenance of marriage registration records
  1. Issuance of Certificates & Certified Copies
  • Issuance of:
    • Birth certificates
    • Death certificates
    • Marriage certificates
  • Correction, cancellation, and re-issuance of certificates as per rules
  • Providing certified copies and extracts from registers
  1. Maintenance of Records & Registers
  • Maintenance of statutory registers of births, deaths, and marriages
  • Preservation of historical and current records
  • Digitization of records and data entry into online portals
  • Ensuring data accuracy and security
  1. Statutory Compliance & Reporting
  • Implementation of provisions under:
    • Registration of Births & Deaths Act, 1969
    • Applicable Marriage Registration Acts/Rules
  • Periodic reporting of vital statistics to State and Central authorities
  • Submission of returns to Civil Registration System (CRS)
  1. Public Interface & Citizen Services
  • Guidance to citizens regarding registration procedures and documentation
  • Redressal of public grievances related to certificates and records
  • Timely delivery of services through online and offline modes
  1. Inter-Departmental & Institutional Coordination
  • Coordination with:
    • Hospitals and health institutions
    • Cremation and burial grounds
    • Health and Revenue Departments
  • Ensuring prompt reporting of vital events
  1. Legal & Correctional Functions
  • Handling court cases and legal queries related to civil registration
  • Making corrections in records based on legal orders
  • Ensuring compliance with judicial and appellate authority directions
  1. Data Management & Demographic Planning Support
  • Compilation and analysis of vital statistics
  • Providing demographic data for planning and policy formulation
  • Supporting health, education, and social welfare programs