Certificates
Birth, death, income, caste and domicile certificates: how to apply and how to correct them.
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Income certificate: how to apply online and what you need
A plain-English guide to the income certificate: who issues it, documents, applying online on e-District and state portals, timelines, validity, uses, and how it…
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Death certificate: how to register a death and get the certificate
A plain-English guide to the death certificate in India: who reports a death, the 21-day deadline, late registration rules (amended in 2023 and 2026),…
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Marriage registration: how to get your marriage certificate
A plain-English guide to marriage registration in India: which law applies, documents and witnesses, the online process, the Special Marriage Act notice, Uttarakhand UCC…
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Birth certificate correction: how to fix errors and add a name
How to get a birth certificate correction in India under the RBD Act: which Registrar to approach, documents, adding the child’s name, fees, timelines…
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Legal heir certificate: how to apply
Legal heir certificate explained: who issues it, who can apply, documents, the verification process, timelines and how it differs from a succession certificate.