Centre’s Portal To Issue Birth, Death Certificates in Hyd
In Telangana, the system is currently operational only in the CURE area.
Hyderabad: Residents of the Core Urban Region (CURE) can now apply for birth and death certificates online without visiting Mee Seva centres, following the introduction of the centralised Civil Registration System (CRS).
The facility is available to residents under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC). In Telangana, the system is currently operational only in the CURE area.
The CRS, administered by the Registrar General of India under the Union ministry of home affairs in coordination with state governments, enables applicants to submit applications, track their status and download certificates online.
The shift follows a scam uncovered a few years ago, in which fake birth and death certificates were allegedly issued in several GHMC circles in collusion with Mee Seva operators. An official said the centralised system was aimed at improving transparency, preventing manipulation and simplifying the application process.
Residents can apply through the official CRS portal, https://crsorgi.gov.in, by selecting the ‘General Public Sign Up’ option. After registering with a mobile number or email ID, applicants must enter details such as the date and place of birth or death, select the local registrar and upload the required documents, including hospital records and identity proofs.
A reference number will be generated upon submission to enable applicants to track the status. Once the registrar approves the application, the certificate can be downloaded from the portal.
Certificates issued through the CRS will carry a 16-digit unique identification number and a QR code and will be valid across the country.
Hospitals are required to register births and deaths directly on the CRS portal. Officials said hospitals have 21 days to register details of newborns online.
Registration of births and deaths reported within 30 days, along with the issuance of certificates, will be free of charge. Delayed registrations will attract prescribed fees and may require approval from the competent authorities, depending on the period of delay.
Under the new system, beneficiaries can make corrections to certificates only twice. Certificates are expected to be issued within a week, subject to verification and procedural requirements. Officials said applicants could initially face technical difficulties during the rollout of the new system.