Punjab Govt. Announced to Issue Birth & Death Certificates at Free of Cost

Announced in May 2025 by CM Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab Birth and Death Registration Rules 2025 eliminate all fees for registering births and deaths and issuing computerized certificates for events up to seven years old. Managed by the Local Government and Community Development (LG&CD) Department, this initiative ensures universal access to vital documents for Punjab’s 120 million residents, promoting identity as a fundamental right.

Objectives

• Provide free registration and certificates for all citizens.
• Uphold identity as a basic right.
• Simplify late registration by removing court decrees.
• Issue digital certificates for efficiency and transparency.
• Encourage timely registration for legal compliance.
• Reduce fraud through NADRA-integrated systems.

Key Features

• Free Registration: No fees for births/deaths within 7 years.
• Computerized Certificates: Free digital certificates at Union Councils/Municipal Committees.
• Extended Window: Free registration up to 7 years (from May 2018).
• No Court Decree: Simplifies late registrations.
• Administrative Roles: Union Council secretaries (≤1 year), Assistant Directors (1–7 years), Deputy Directors (>7 years).
• Digital Integration: NADRA-linked for authenticity.

Eligibility Criteria

• Punjab residents with valid CNIC/proof of address.
• Births/deaths from May 2018 to May 2025 eligible for free registration.
• Late registrations (>7 years) cost PKR 200 (birth) or PKR 300 (death).
• Parents, guardians, or family members can apply.

Required Documents

• Birth Certificates:
  • Proof of birth (hospital record, vaccination card, affidavit).
  • Parents’ CNIC, B-Form (if available).
  • Proof of address (utility bill/domicile).
• Death Certificates:
  • Proof of death (hospital certificate, medical note, affidavit).
  • Deceased’s/family member’s CNIC.
  • Proof of address.
• Late Registrations (>7 years):
  • Affidavit for delay.
  • Medical/school records (birth) or hospital/graveyard documents (death).

Application Process

1. Gather Documents: Prepare CNIC, proof of event, address proof.
2. Visit Union Council/Municipal Committee: Submit form (available at lgcd.punjab.gov.pk) and documents.
3. Online Application:
   • Visit www.punjab.gov.pk or connect.punjab.gov.in.
   • Register/login, fill form, upload documents, submit.
4. Verification:
   • Union Council (≤1 year), Assistant Director (1–7 years), Deputy Director (>7 years).
   • NADRA integration for authenticity.
5. Issuance: Certificates issued in 3–7 days (timely) or 7–20 days (late), collectable or delivered via email/WhatsApp.
6. Check Status: Via Punjab Service Portal or Union Council.

Conclusion

Punjab’s free birth and death certificate initiative, effective May 2025, ensures universal access to vital documents. With no fees for 7 years, digital certificates, and simplified processes, it supports 10 million births and 1.5 million deaths annually. Apply through official channels and stay updated to secure your rights.