Registration of Birth of a Minor Child

Follow the below steps in order to apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
2. Fill the online application form on Govt of India's web portal.
3. Upload / attach the following with the web application filled online on the above portal:
   1. Photograph of the child is to be uploaded on the portal (size 35x35 mm, white background - in JPG format less than 20 KB in size)
   2. Signatures of both the parents are also required to be uploaded on the portal (in JPG format less than 20 KB in size)
   3. Birth Certificate of the child issued by local German Authority (in PDF format less than 1 MB in size)
   4. Scanned copies of passport of both parents (first and last page of the passport – 2 pages of each passport) (in PDF format less than 1 MB in size)
4. Download, fill up and sign the Form: Undertaking-Registeration Of A New Born Child. Click Here to download the undertaking form. 
5. Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
6. Ensure that you have all documents ready, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
7. Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
8. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
9. Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
10. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your processed document delivered to your doorstep!
11. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online. 

How to apply at a glance:

1 Register on our Website

2 Read our application instructions carefully, and complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.

3 Schedule Appointment

4 Visit Alankit ICAC at your scheduled date & time.

5 Submit Application & deposit Fees

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Collect your processed document(s) or have it delivered to your doorstep.

• Copy of German Birth Certificate (Geburtsurkunde)
• Copy of Proof of Residence (Anmeldung/Meldebescheingung)
• Copy of Passports of Parents
• Copy of Valid Residence Permit of both parents
• Undertaking to be signed by the parents. Click Here to download the form
• Confirmation issued from the concerned authority / office that the child does hold any other nationality in the case when one of the parent is a foreign national.
• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• The applicant must bring one passport-size photo with them, and all documents must be self-attested.
• Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
• Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

FAQ's for Registration of Birth of a Minor Child

1. Why do I need to register the Birth of a newborn child?
• Parents of a newborn child are legally required to register the child’s birth in order to obtain a birth certificate and give him / her an official identity and apply for an Indian passport.
2. Is Birth Certificate mandatory for applying for a fresh Passport for the child?
• Yes.
3. How can I add the name of the father on the Birth Certificate when couple is not married?
   • In case the couple is not married, the name of the father can be included in the certificate issued by the Embassy / Consulate only if father name is mentioned in the birth certificate issued by local authorities. 
4. What are the documents that are necessary for registration of a newborn child?
   • Application Form: Form I
   • Copy of German Birth Certificate (Geburtsurkunde)
   • Proof of Residence (Anmeldung)
   • Copy of Passports of Parents
   • Valid Residence Permit (Aufenthalt Erlaubnis)
   • Undertaking to be signed by the parents. Click Here to download the form
   • Confirmation issued from the concerned authority / office that the child does hold any other nationality
5. How long does it takes to get the Birth Certificate of a newborn child?
   • The process usually takes 1-2 weeks after the complete documents are received.
6. What is the fee for the Birth Certificate and the mode of payment of a newborn child?
   • Refer to the "Fees Details" section for details. Alankit ICAC accepts both cash payment and payments through credit / debit cards.
7. How can corrections in the birth certificate of a newborn child be done?
   • You have to reapply with a fresh application and all the correct details as mentioned in Question No 4 above.
8. If I am single parent of my child, what are the additional documents required for the birth registration of a newborn child apart from those mention in Q4?
   • In this case at least one of the parents must be an Indian National.
   • Declaratiion (Annexure D) by the applicant's parent or Guardian. Click Here to download Annexure D.