Draft — pending internal review against current state-by-state municipal process before publishing.
Never had a birth certificate issued in the first place? This is common for people born before municipal registration was consistently enforced. Here’s how the Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) process generally works.
Quick Summary
- An NABC is issued by the municipal authority (or Registrar of Births & Deaths) confirming no birth record exists for the applicant.
- It’s typically supported by alternate evidence — school leaving certificate, an affidavit from a parent or elder, or other contemporaneous records.
- The exact application process, required affidavits, and issuing office vary meaningfully by state and even by municipality — this section needs verification against your team’s current process before publishing live.
General Step-by-Step (subject to state-specific verification)
- Confirm with the local municipal/Registrar office that no birth record exists.
- Gather supporting evidence of birth (school records, ration card, parent’s affidavit).
- Submit the NABC application with the required affidavit(s).
- Collect the issued NABC and proceed with any further authentication (apostille) needed.
FAQs
How long does an NABC take?
Commonly 3-6 weeks, but this varies significantly by state — confirm current timelines for the specific jurisdiction.
Related Services
Birth Certificate for OCI Application | Apostille for NRI Documents
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NRI Axis handles NABC applications with the correct municipal authority for your specific place of birth. Get in touch about your situation.