Birth Certificate Affidavit — Format, Sample and Complete Guide

A birth certificate affidavit is a sworn legal document used to declare birth details when the original birth certificate is lost, unavailable, or requires correction. This page covers affidavit for birth certificate, late birth registration procedure, and birth proof affidavit for passport and school admission.

Last updated: June 2026 | Valid across India

* Late Registration * Birth Proof * Passport Support * School Admission * India Legal

What is a Birth Certificate Affidavit?

A birth certificate affidavit is a sworn legal document in which the deponent (typically a parent or close relative) declares the birth details of a person under oath. It includes the child's full name, date and time of birth, place of birth, gender, and parentage. The affidavit is executed on non-judicial stamp paper and notarized before a Notary Public.

Under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, births must be registered within 21 days. When registration is delayed or the original certificate is unavailable, a birth certificate affidavit serves as supporting evidence for obtaining a registered birth certificate or meeting document requirements. Use our Affidavit Generator to create a birth certificate affidavit instantly.

When is a Birth Affidavit Required?

  • Late Birth Registration: Birth not registered within 21 days
  • Passport Application: Supporting birth proof for minor passport
  • School Admission: Age proof when certificate is unavailable
  • Lost Certificate: Replacement of lost or damaged birth certificate
  • Name Correction: Correcting name spelling on birth certificate
  • Date of Birth Correction: Fixing incorrect DOB on records
  • Visa Applications: Supporting birth proof for visa processing
  • Government Jobs: Age proof for employment applications

Birth Certificate Affidavit Format — Standard Template

Below is the standard affidavit for birth certificate format used across India:

BIRTH CERTIFICATE AFFIDAVIT FORMATAFFIDAVIT I, [Deponent Full Name], aged [Age] years, [son/daughter/spouse] of [Parent/Spouse Name], residing at [Complete Address], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. I am the [father/mother/guardian/relative] of [Child Full Name], who was born on [Date of Birth] at [Time of Birth] at [Place of Birth - Hospital/Home Address]. 2. The child is [male/female] and is the [son/daughter] of [Father Name] and [Mother Name]. 3. The birth of the said child was attended by [Doctor/Nurse/Midwife Name] at [Hospital/Institution Name]. 4. I declare that all the above particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. VERIFICATION I, the above-named deponent, do hereby verify that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct, and nothing material has been concealed. Verified at [City] on this [Date]. DEPONENT Signature: ___________________ Name: [Deponent Name] SOLEMNLY AFFIRMED AND SIGNED before me on this [Date] at [City]. NOTARY PUBLIC Signature: ___________________ Name: [Notary Name] Seal: [NOTARY SEAL] Registration No.: ___________________

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Birth Certificate Affidavit Sample — Completed

Here is a completed sample for a birth certificate affidavit:

BIRTH CERTIFICATE AFFIDAVIT SAMPLEAFFIDAVIT I, Mr. Ravi Kumar, aged 32 years, son of Mr. Suresh Kumar, residing at D-105, Lotus Colony, Sector 15, Noida - 201301, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. I am the father of Master Arjun Kumar, who was born on 12th January, 2026 at 3:45 PM at Sunshine Hospital, Sector 22, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. 2. The child is male and is the son of Mr. Ravi Kumar and Mrs. Priya Kumar. 3. The birth of the said child was attended by Dr. Meena Sharma at Sunshine Hospital, Noida. 4. I declare that all the above particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. VERIFICATION I, the above-named deponent, do hereby verify that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct. Verified at Noida on this 15th June, 2026. DEPONENT Signature: ___________________ Name: Mr. Ravi Kumar SOLEMNLY AFFIRMED AND SIGNED before me on this 15th June, 2026 at Noida. NOTARY PUBLIC Signature: ___________________ Name: Mr. Amit Verma Seal: [NOTARY SEAL] Registration No.: N-67890/2026

For more sample affidavits, visit our affidavit sample page.

Late Birth Registration Procedure

  1. Within 21 days: Free registration at municipal corporation or registrar office
  2. 21-30 days: Late fee applies, registration with affidavit
  3. 30 days - 1 year: Registration requires birth affidavit + permission from Registrar
  4. After 1 year: Court order required + birth affidavit + magistrate permission

For state-specific procedures, see our Bihar affidavit format page.

Documents Required for Birth Affidavit

DocumentPurposeNotarization
Birth AffidavitSworn declaration of birth detailsRequired
Hospital DischargeHospital record of birthNot required
Vaccination CardImmunization record with DOBNot required
Parent AadhaarIdentity proof of parentsRequired
Marriage CertificateParent marriage proofNot required
Stamp PaperNon-judicial stamp paperRequired

Birth Proof Affidavit vs Birth Certificate

AspectBirth AffidavitBirth Certificate
Issuing AuthorityNotary PublicMunicipal Corporation / Registrar
FormatSworn declarationGovernment certificate
ValiditySupporting evidencePrimary document
CostRs. 50-100 + notary feeRs. 25-50 (late fee extra)
Processing TimeSame day7-30 days

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Incorrect date or time of birth — verify from hospital records
  • Spelling mismatch between child name and other documents
  • Parent names not matching marriage certificate or Aadhaar
  • Missing doctor or hospital details
  • Wrong stamp paper value for your state
  • Notary failing to affix seal

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