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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.

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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. 1

    Hospital registration

    Most hospitals report the birth to BBMP automatically within 21 days.

  2. 2

    Search the record

    On the BBMP / Karnataka eJanma portal, search by hospital, date and baby/mother name.

  3. 3

    Apply for certificate

    Request the certificate online or at the BBMP zonal office; add the child's name if not recorded.

  4. 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.