New Delhi, Sept 2026 : Stricter provisions governing the delayed registration of births and deaths under the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026, will come into effect from October 1, Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan announced on Wednesday.
The amendment, passed by both Houses of Parliament, received the President’s assent last month, completing the legislative process. In a gazette notification, Narayan declared October 1, 2026, as the date for implementation of the amended provisions.
The changes amend Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, introducing additional scrutiny for applications submitted after the prescribed period. The government has said the amendments are intended to encourage timely registration of births and deaths.
Under the revised provisions, applications submitted after one year but within two years of a birth or death will require an order from a District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate or an authorised Executive Magistrate. Before permitting registration, the concerned authority will be required to verify the correctness of the information relating to the reported event.
Registration in such cases will also be subject to payment of the prescribed fee.
For applications made more than two years after the occurrence of a birth or death, the amended law provides for a higher level of scrutiny. Such applications will require an order from a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class before the registration process can be completed.
The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, provides the legal framework for recording births and deaths across the country. Registration of these events is mandatory, and certificates issued under the Act serve as important legal documents establishing an individual’s birth or a person’s death.
The latest amendment seeks to strengthen the verification mechanism for delayed registrations and place greater emphasis on the authenticity of records submitted after significant delays.
The Act was previously amended in 2023, with those provisions coming into force from October 1, 2023. The latest changes will therefore introduce another set of procedural requirements for individuals seeking registration of births or deaths long after the events occurred.
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