Tag: Birth certificate update Delhi

My name was legally changed in Delhi in 1982. Does my birth certificate from 1960 need to be updated to reflect my new name?


Your birth certificate primarily shows your birth details like date, location, and parents' names. It's a record of when you came into the world! The legal document reflecting your 1982 name change in Delhi is the main record for your new name.

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My birth certificate from Delhi in 1965 only lists my mother's name, not my father's. Will this cause any problems for official purposes in the future?


Your Delhi birth certificate from 1965 listing only your mother's name might not cause issues for everyday activities within India. However, some situations like applying for visas, green cards, or even certain government benefits, might require both parents' names.

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