Application for the birth certificate A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a child. The term Birth certificate can refer to a legal document as a proof your name.

Importance of birth certificate Birth registration is permanent and office record of a child's existence. Who is not registered at birth is in danger of being denied the right of identity, a recognised name and a nationality . Important enrolments such as a school registration,obtaing drivers license it is necessary. Qualifying for pensions, social security or health insurance it is necessary. Establishing birthplace thus in proving citizenship Establishing family relationships such as a in getting inheritance benefits.

Documents required for birth certificate Addresproof-Rationcard,voterid card,electicity bill,phone bill Photoes-2 passport size photos Parents identity proof for verification-aadhar card/election card Residential address at the time of birth Name of Hospital and address all above documents should be attested

Online procedure for applying for the birth certificate. The applicant must visit the official website of Maharashtra govt i.e mahaonline.gov.in The applicant applies for birth certificate must use the option of citizen login. Create a new account and go to the inside of your profile and get the application form. Fill all the necessary details in the application form like used name email, date of birth etc. After filling online application form, click on submit button and get a confirmation massage on your phone.

Application for the duplicate birth certificate If someone has misplaced original birth certificate one can apply for a copy of the original birth certificate. This application is known as an application for the nonavilability of birth certificate. This non availability certificate is issued if the registration of birth has not been done and in the case of loss of the original birth certificate. Issuing authority is the public health department of municipal corporation

CHALLENGES Biggest challenge is that to secure whole system from any cyber attacks Or possible invasion by viruses. Need to overcome with some technical problems, sometimes system fails and people cant access the website. Need to make people more aware and to educate about right to services act. Need to make system more responsive and citizen centric.