Check Birth Certificate Status

Track your birth certificate application on the CRS or your municipality portal.

Last updated: 8 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Track a birth certificate on the national Civil Registration System (crsorgi.gov.in) or your municipal portal using the application/registration number. If the birth was registered on time, the certificate is usually issued within 7–15 days.

For your security, status can only be checked on the official government portal. RapidCheck never asks for your personal details — use the official link below.

What you'll need

Your application / registration number
Place of registration (state, district, local body)

Check on CRS Portal

Opens the official Civil Registration System (CRS) website in a new tab.

Some cities use their own municipal portals; use the one where the birth was registered.

A birth certificate is registered under the Civil Registration System (CRS) by your local municipal body or gram panchayat. You can track an application on the national CRS portal or your city/state municipal portal using the registration/application number.

How to check birth certificate status online

1 Open the CRS portal using the button below (or your municipal portal).
2 Go to the application/status section.
3 Enter your application or registration number.
4 View your birth certificate status and download when issued.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a birth certificate take?

If the birth was registered on time, the certificate is usually issued within 7–15 days of applying.

Can I apply for an old birth certificate?

Yes, delayed registration is possible but may require additional verification and an affidavit.

Which authority issues it?

The local municipal corporation, municipality or gram panchayat where the birth occurred.

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