We got married in India but lost our marriage certificate. Now that we live in the UK, we need it for a visa application. Can we get a replacement marriage certificate from India?


I understand this can be stressful! Don't worry, there are ways to get a replacement marriage certificate from India

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My parents were not married when I was born in Chennai in 1958. Will this affect my ability to obtain a birth certificate?


They can give you the latest information on birth certificate procedures for births from 1958 and tell you if there were any specific requirements regarding parents' marital status at that time.

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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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I was adopted in Hyderabad in 1975. Can I obtain a birth certificate that reflects my adoptive parents' information, or will it show my biological parents' details?


Adoption laws in India can be tricky, and the information on your Hyderabad birth certificate depends on when your adoption was finalized. If it happened after December 2015, your certificate should already show your adoptive parents' names! Current laws prioritize that.

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My birth certificate from Bangalore in 1968 is in Kannada. Can I get an official English translation of the document?


Many websites offer translation services, some even letting you do it online. Just make sure they provide certified translations. Local resources like translation services or libraries might also be an option depending on where you live.

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My birth certificate from Kolkata in 1972 is quite old and slightly damaged. Will this affect its validity for official documents?


As long as the information on it is clear and easy to read, it should still be valid for official documents. The focus is on the details, not how old or slightly worn the certificate is.

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I believe I was born in Chennai around 1950, but there's no record of my birth. Can I still obtain a birth certificate or a similar document in this situation?


The Chennai Corporation can still help. They can issue you a Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC). This document confirms they couldn't find your birth record in their system, but it can still be useful.

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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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My birth certificate from a hospital in Mumbai in 1970 has been lost. What steps can I take to obtain a replacement birth certificate?


First, get in touch with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). They handle birth certificate records in Mumbai. You can either check their website or head to the ward office in the area where you were born.

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Single Status Certificate (Australia & India)


Single Status Certificate

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