Citizens of West Bengal are required to register the birth of their child and obtain a birth certificate issued by the government.
The registration process is generally done at the hospital or nursing home where the child is born through Data Entry Operators (DEOs). However, the Government of West Bengal has also provided a way to apply online for a birth certificate through the new Civil Registration System (CRS) portal of the West Bengal government at janma-mrityutathya.wb.gov.in.
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In this article, you will get the following details about West Bengal Birth Certificate Registration online,
Let’s see each of these points in detail.
Documents required to apply online for a birth certificate in West Bengal
The documents you will need to apply online for a birth certificate online in West Bengal are,
- ID proof of the father of the child.
- ID proof of the mother of the child.
- Discharge Certificate.
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Steps to apply online for a new birth certificate in West Bengal
To apply online for a birth certificate or birth registration of your child in West Bengal,
Step 1: Go to the official website

- First, go to the official website at janma-mrityutathya.wb.gov.in.
- Next, on the top menu section, click on the ‘Citizen Services’ option.
- Next, click on the ‘Birth’ option.
- Next, click on the ‘Apply for New Registration’ option.
Step 2: Open the birth registration form

- Now, you’ll be asked to enter your mobile number.
- Enter it and click on the ‘Get OTP’ button.
- Next, enter the OTP received and click on the ‘Submit OTP’ button.
- Next, the birth registration form will open up.
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Step 3: Fill up the birth registration form
- Once the form opens, enter the information of the child.
- Next, enter the required information about the place of birth.
- Next, enter information about parents, address, and other details.
- Next, upload the discharge certificate.
Step 4: Submit birth registration form
- Once the details are filled up and documents are uploaded, verify them properly.
- If there are any mistakes in the data, correct them properly.
- If everything is ok, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Your application will be submitted and an acknowledgment number will be generated. Note it down for future reference.
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By following the steps mentioned above, you can easily apply for a birth certificate online in West Bengal.
You can then check the status of your birth certificate application and download it from the official website janma-mrityutathya.wb.gov.in.
Click to know the steps to check the status and download birth certificate.