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How to Register the Birth of an Adopted Child in Punjab

Registering the birth of an adopted child is a crucial process for legal recognition and ensuring that the child's details are updated in government records. The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, provides a detailed form and procedure for this registration. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.

Step 1: Obtain the Registration Form

The form for registration of birth for an adopted child 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 (if birth is already registered)

• 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: Detail of Birth Certificate

• Child’s Name (as per previous record, if available)
• Name of the Child to be Recorded (if birth was registered without the child's name)
• Date of Birth
• Gender of Child: Male, Female, Transgender
• Place of Birth: Govt. Health Institution, Private Health Institution, Home, Others
• Name & Address of Institution or Place of Birth

Adoption Details

• Whether Adoption Application is by Single Parent: Yes, No
  • If Yes, Gender of Single Parent: Male, Female, Transgender
  • Date of Birth of Single Parent: DD/MM/YYYY
• Adoption Done From: Institution, Individual
  • If from Institution:
    • Name of Head of Institution
    • Name & Address of Institution
    • Court Order No. & Date
  • If from Individual:
    • Particulars of Existing Certificate
      • Father's Name
      • Mother's Name
      • Grandfather’s Name
      • Address of Parents at the Time of Birth
    • Adoption Deed No.
    • Processing Office

Required Documents

Check the documents you are attaching with the form:

1. ID cum Residence Proof: Voter Card / Aadhar / Passport / Driving License (Mandatory)
2. Registered Adoption Deed or Judicial Court Orders: (Mandatory)
3. Joint Self Declaration of Both Parties: (Mandatory)
4. ID Proofs of Both Parties: (Mandatory)
5. Original Birth Certificate or Photo Copy: (Mandatory)
6. Court Order (In case of Single Parent): (Mandatory)
7. Report from Medical Board Verifying Age of Child (If birth is not registered): (Mandatory)
8. Form 1A (If birth is not registered): (Mandatory)
9. Witness of Two Credible Persons: (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

Additional Steps for Institutional Adoptions

For institutional adoptions, include the self-declaration of the head of the institution and adopting parents. If adoptive parents cannot be physically present, include the power of attorney holder's declaration.

Witness Section

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

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 register the birth of an adopted child in Punjab. For any further assistance, refer to the official document provided by the Punjab government.