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Birth Certificate
Obtaining a birth certificate is a child's primary right and serves as a means of establishing their identity. A birth certificate has the following benefits and uses:
School admission
Proof of age for employment
Proof of age for marriage
Identification of guardians
Adding name to the voter list
Obtaining a passport
Enrolling name on a ration card
Obtaining a driving license
Obtaining an insurance policy
Obtaining an Aadhaar card
Adding name to a Bhamashah card
Yes, a child's birth certificate without a name can be obtained. Upon written or oral notice to the Registrar by the child's parents or guardian, a name can be added free of charge for one year from the date of birth registration and a fee of ₹5 within 15 years thereafter, and a new certificate can be obtained. The Act does not provide for adding a name after 15 years.