Get a Birth Certificate in Bengaluru
Register a birth and obtain the certificate from BBMP. Free if registered within 21 days; late registration needs extra steps.
Authority
BBMP — Registrar of Births & Deaths
Mode
Online + Offline
Time
Same day to 2 weeks (longer if late registration)
Cost
Nominal (₹10–₹50); penalties for late registration
Steps
- 1
Hospital registration
Most hospitals report the birth to BBMP automatically within 21 days.
- 2
Search the record
On the BBMP / Karnataka eJanma portal, search by hospital, date and baby/mother name.
- 3
Apply for certificate
Request the certificate online or at the BBMP zonal office; add the child's name if not recorded.
- 4
Pay & download
Pay the nominal fee and download the digitally-signed certificate.
💡 Good to know
- Registered after 21 days? You'll need a late-registration order and may pay a penalty.