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How to Correct Errors in a Birth Certificate in Punjab

Correcting errors in a birth certificate is a crucial process to ensure accurate records. The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, provides a structured form and procedure for this correction. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you through the process.

Step 1: Obtain the Correction Form

The form for correction in the birth certificate can be downloaded from the official Punjab government website or accessed directly here.

Step 2: Fill Out the Form

For Office Use Only Section

  • Application Number: (Leave this blank; it will be filled by the office)
  • Date of Application: (Leave this blank; it will be filled by the office)
  • Name of Block & Tehsil: (Leave this blank; it will be filled by the office)

Part 1: Personal Details

  • Applicant's Relation with Beneficiary:
    • Self
    • Others (Specify the relation)

Part 2: Service Details

Registration Details

  • Birth Registration No.
  • DSN No.
  • Date of Registration
  • Registration District
  • Registration Tehsil
  • Region: Rural, Urban
  • Registration Office

Personal Data of Applicant

(These details are of the person applying on behalf of the beneficiary of the birth certificate)

  • Self-Attested Photo of Applicant (Live photo to be captured while submission of application)
  • Name
  • Father's Name
  • Mother's Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender: Male, Female, Transgender
  • Marital Status: Married, Unmarried, Divorced, Separated, Widowed
  • Spouse Name (If applicable)
  • Contact Number
  • Email ID
  • Region: Rural, Urban
  • Permanent Address
  • PIN Code
  • Sub District/Tehsil
  • District
  • State
  • Village (If rural)
  • Correspondence Address (if different from permanent address)

Part 3: Details of Correction in Birth Certificate

Existing Information

  • Child’s Name
  • Father's Name
  • Mother's Name
  • Grandfather’s Name
  • Gender of Child: Male, Female, Transgender
  • Place of Birth: Govt. Health Institution, Private Health Institution, Home, Others
  • Institution Name & Address (If applicable)
  • Address of Parents at the Time of Birth
  • Parents' Permanent Address
  • Date of Birth

Required Information

  • Child’s Name
  • Father's Name
  • Mother's Name
  • Grandfather’s Name
  • Gender of Child: Male, Female, Transgender
  • Place of Birth: Govt. Health Institution, Private Health Institution, Home, Others
  • Institution Name & Address (If applicable)
  • Address of Parents at the Time of Birth
  • Parents' Permanent Address
  • Date of Birth

Required Documents

Check the documents you are attaching with the form:

  1. ID cum Residence Proof: Voter Card / Aadhar / Passport / Driving License (Applicant) (Mandatory)
  2. Original or Copy of Birth Certificate (self-attested) (Mandatory)
  3. Copy of School Certificate or Passport or Driving License or Aadhar or Voter Card of Child/Father/Mother in case of correction in their name (self-attested) (Mandatory)
  4. Self-Declaration (Describe the reason for correction) (Mandatory)
  5. Witnesses of Two Credible Persons (like Sarpanch/ Panch / Municipal Councilor / MLA / MP or Gazetted Officer under state rule 11) (Mandatory)
  6. Copy of Report of Hospital / Nursing Home (only in case of institutional delivery) (Mandatory)
  7. Proof of Residence and Relationship - Copy of Voter Card / Passport / Aadhar / Driving License / Bank Passbook (Mandatory)

Declaration

Fill in the declaration at the end of the form, affirming that the information provided is correct and no information is concealed.

  • Date
  • Declarant
  • Citizen’s Signature / Thumb Impression

Note: In case the applicant is a minor, the declaration is to be signed by the father/mother or any other adult relative.

Witness Section

Include the signatures of two credible witnesses along with their seal/stamp.

  • Witness 1: (Details and Signature)
  • Witness 2: (Details and Signature)

Step 3: Submit the Form

Submit the completed form along with the required documents to the appropriate office. The application will be processed by the District Magistrate corresponding to the present/correspondence address of the applicant.

Step 4: Pay the Fees

  • Government Fee: Rs. 10
  • Facilitation Charges: Rs. 100

Conclusion

Ensure all details are accurately filled and all mandatory documents are attached. By following these steps, you can successfully correct errors in the birth certificate in Punjab. For any further assistance, refer to the official document provided by the Punjab government.

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