The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today.
Under this bill, approval from a District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or Executive Magistrate will be mandatory for birth and death registrations delayed by one to two years. For delays exceeding two years, the matter will be referred to a court, requiring an order from a judicial magistrate of the first class.
To prevent fraud, officials will conduct thorough verification before processing any delayed registrations.
Birth and death records from across the country are being digitised and integrated into a central database – which will be linked with Aadhaar cards, voter lists, ration cards, and passports.
The birth certificate will serve as the primary document for school admissions, obtaining a driving license, and applying for government jobs. Citizens will be able to easily obtain these certificates online.
