Civil Registration - Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 Section 13(3) Amendment - Regarding Delayed Birth/Death Registration Provisions
Civil Registration - Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 Section 13(3) Amendment - Regarding Delayed Birth/Death Registration Provisions
📢 Section 13 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, has been amended in 2026, and the said amended provisions have come into force with effect from October 01, 2026. The following amended provisions regarding delayed birth/death registration must be strictly followed.
In cases where information is reported late, after one year but within two years of the occurrence of birth/death, registration shall be made:
- District Magistrate,
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or
- An Executive Magistrate authorized by the District Magistrate
Birth and death registration shall be conducted solely on the basis of an order issued by the above authorities.
In cases where information is reported delayed by more than two years after the birth/death has occurred:
- Judicial Magistrate of First Class
Birth and death registration shall be conducted solely on the basis of an order issued by the above authority.
📌 Note:
Delayed registrations will be allowed only subject to the relevant Magistrate orders and payment of the prescribed late fee.
1. Central Gazette Notification No. 27 (06 August 2026) - The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026
2. Central Gazette Notification S.O. 5081(E) (16 September 2026) - Order Bringing the Act into Force
