Do you handle Birth / Death Certificate end-to-end?

Yes — VJ Sri Associates manages documentation, filing, follow-up and delivery for Birth / Death Certificate.

How long does Birth / Death Certificate usually take?

Most cases are completed within 15–30 working days depending on government processing time.

Can you serve clients outside Arani?

Yes, we serve clients across Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai and surrounding districts.

Birth / Death Certificate | VJ Sri Associates Arani

Documents for Birth Certificate Application

Hospital Discharge Summary / Delivery Certificate

Issued by the hospital where birth occurred — mandatory

Aadhaar Card of Father and Mother

Identity proof of parents

Marriage Certificate of Parents

For legitimate birth registration

Ration Card

Family identity and address proof

Proof of Residence at Time of Birth

If home birth: Panchayat President / VAO certificate

Name Declaration Form

If the child's name was not registered at birth — can be added within 1 year free

Documents for Death Certificate Application

Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (Form 4A)

Issued by the doctor / hospital — mandatory

Deceased Person's Aadhaar Card

If available

Aadhaar Card of Informant (Family Member)

Person reporting the death

Ration Card Showing Deceased as Member

For family identity

Address Proof of the Household

For location of death registration

Registration Process

Document Submission

Submit all originals at our E-Sevai center. We scan and verify before filing.

Online Portal Filing

Application filed on the CRS (Civil Registration System) / E-Sevai portal.

Registrar Verification

The local Registrar of Births and Deaths verifies the hospital / informant data.

Certificate Issuance

Certificate generated and digitally signed — available in print and DigiLocker.

Certified Copy (if needed)

Additional certified copies obtained from the Registrar's office.

📋 Special Cases We Handle

Delayed registration (birth not registered within 21 days) — requires affidavit and Magistrate order · Name addition to birth certificate (within / after 1 year) · Corrections to name, date of birth, parent details · Obtaining certified copies of old records · Non-institutional births (home births)

📱 DigiLocker Integration

Birth and death certificates issued via CRS are automatically linked to DigiLocker. This is accepted as a valid document by all central and state government departments.

⚠️ Time Limits for Registration

Birth must be registered within 21 days — free. 22–30 days: requires notified authority permission. After 1 year: requires a Magistrate's order. We assist with delayed registration at all stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delayed registration is possible. Within 1 year, you apply to the Registrar with a hospital certificate and affidavit. After 1 year, you need a Magistrate's order. We assist with both scenarios, including preparing the affidavit and court application.

Yes. If the birth certificate shows 'Baby of...' instead of a name, you can add the name within 1 year at no extra charge. After 1 year, a correction application with an affidavit and fee is required.

We apply to the Registrar's office where the birth was originally registered with proof of relationship and identity. Old records (pre-CRS) may require a search fee. We trace and obtain certified copies of records going back several decades.

Yes, for institutional deaths (hospital). For home deaths, a Panchayat President / Municipal Officer or nearest medical officer certifies the cause. We guide informants on the correct authority to approach based on the location of death.

Birth & Death Certificate —Vital Records Processing

Birth & Death Certificate —
Vital Records Processing