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Birth Certificate Link to Aadhaar Card: The process of linking your birth certificate and Aadhaar has become easier. You won't need to submit documents repeatedly. Learn about the process.

Birth Certificate Link to Aadhaar Card: The need for digital records in the country has increased more than ever. Whether it's school admission, getting a passport, or availing the benefits of any government scheme, identity documents are required everywhere. Therefore, the process of linking birth certificates and Aadhaar cards has been initiated. The aim is to ensure clear and consistent updates from the moment a child is born.

Previously, parents had to apply separately to link their birth certificates with Aadhaar. Now, both documents will be linked in a single process. This will reduce the hassle of filling out forms and eliminate the need to submit the same information again for any future government work. Learn how.

How is the birth certificate linking done?

After a child's birth in the hospital, their details are entered at the registration centre. This information is directly transferred to the online CRS portal. The child's name, date of birth, time, gender, and parental details are added to this registration. In the new system, the Aadhaar process can also begin from here. The child's Aadhaar number is entered by selecting the Aadhaar option when applying. Biometrics for young children are not taken immediately.

Therefore, a temporary Aadhaar number is issued first, which can be updated later. The parents' Aadhaar number, address, and other information must be entered on the same portal. If all the data is correct, the birth certificate and Aadhaar are automatically linked. Since this entire process is digital, there's no need to travel or stand in line.

How to link a pre-existing birth certificate?

If the child is older or you already have both the birth certificate and Aadhaar, linking is still easy. You need to visit the Civil Registration System website, create an account on the General Public Sign Up, and then log in to the Birth Registration section. Now select the Aadhaar link option and enter the birth registration number, Aadhaar number, and mobile OTP.

If the records match, the two documents are immediately linked. Where there are errors in the information, the birth certificate must first be corrected. In some states, this facility is also available at UIDAI service centers. After linking, school admissions, government schemes, insurance, passports, and many other important tasks become much easier.