Birth Certificate Apostille in Bihar
In Bihar many births – especially before 2000 – were never registered on time, and families discover the gap only when a visa form asks for an apostilled birth certificate. Whether you hold a recent CRS certificate from Patna or need a late registration from a village panchayat, we guide you to the right document and get it apostilled by MEA.
- Patna
- Gaya
- Bhagalpur
- Muzaffarpur
- Darbhanga
- Purnia
- Ara
- Begusarai
- Siwan
- Chhapra
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A birth certificate apostille in Bihar is the MEA authentication of a birth certificate issued by a Bihar Registrar of Births and Deaths – a municipal body, a panchayat or a hospital registration unit. Late-registered certificates, issued after an SDM or magistrate order, can also be apostilled. INFINITYGRO completes notary, SDM and MEA stages in New Delhi in about 2–3 working days, from ₹1,500 per certificate with return courier.
Birth certificate apostille in Bihar – what you need to know
| Legal basis | Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (amended 2023) and Bihar rules |
|---|---|
| Local registrars | Municipal corporations and councils in towns; panchayat secretaries in villages |
| Registered after one year | Needs an order from the SDM / first-class magistrate before entry |
| Language | Hindi, often with English |
| Not usable alone | Affidavit of date of birth, school leaving certificate |
| Our charge | From ₹1,500 per certificate, return courier included |
| Delhi time | 2–3 working days |
Birth never registered in Bihar? Get the certificate first, then the apostille
Under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, a birth registered within a year goes straight onto the register. When more than a year has passed, the registrar can only enter it after an order from the SDM or a first-class magistrate, usually on the basis of an affidavit, school records and a non-availability report. The certificate issued afterwards is a full public document and MEA apostilles it.
For people born in Patna, Gaya or Bhagalpur hospitals in recent years, the certificate is generally a CRS printout with a QR code and digital signature. That too can be apostilled.
Many applicants first try with an affidavit or a matriculation certificate as date-of-birth proof. Some countries accept those, but for a birth certificate requirement the registered certificate is what they want.
Not sure whether a late registration is needed before your birth certificate apostille in Bihar? WhatsApp us a photo of what you have – we tell you before you spend money.
Watch: birth certificate apostille in Bihar – two routes in 90 seconds
Getting ready for a study visa, a dependant visa or a job abroad? This short video explains both legalisation routes. Skip ahead with the timestamps beside the player.
In this video
Why Bihar birth certificate files are delayed
Unregistered birth
Registration after one year needs a magistrate order.
Affidavit sent instead
An affidavit is not a birth certificate.
Spelling mismatch
Name on certificate and passport should match.
Children joining a parent in the Gulf: birth certificate apostille in Bihar
When a parent working in Saudi Arabia or the UAE sponsors a child, the child’s birth certificate is a core document. The route depends on the country:
- Saudi Arabia, Oman: Apostille Convention members – the MEA apostille is used.
- UAE, Qatar, Kuwait: MEA attestation followed by the embassy’s legalisation in New Delhi.
- Arabic translation: often requested by the sponsor – we can arrange it in the same order.
Next, read birth certificate apostille in Patna.
DestinationsGulf, UK or Germany – birth certificate apostille in Bihar by country
Families from Bihar most often need the birth certificate for these destinations.
| Destination | What the certificate needs |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia, Oman | ApostilleFamily visas and children’s residence. |
| United Kingdom | ApostilleStudent and dependant visas – translate Hindi text. |
| Germany | ApostilleStudy, Blue Card and family reunion – German translation. |
| USA, Canada | ApostilleStudy permits and dependants. |
| UAE, Qatar, Kuwait | AttestationAttestation plus embassy legalisation. |
If a country’s position has changed recently, we tell you at the quote stage rather than after the work is done.
Birth certificate apostille fees → ProcessHow a birth certificate apostille in Bihar works
- WhatsApp a photoWe check whether it is apostille-ready.
- Courier from BiharOriginal to New Delhi.
- Notary & SDMAttestation in Delhi.
- MEA apostilleQR-coded sticker.
- ReturnTracked courier back to Bihar.
Sending your birth certificate from Bihar
For a birth certificate apostille in Bihar, most parcels from Patna and other districts reach us in about two days. Include the original birth certificate, a passport photocopy of the holder and the destination country.
There is no doorstep service in Bihar – documents reach us by courier, or you can bring them to our office in person. Write the address as INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096; we return the original by trackable courier.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over the original and collect it again at our office in New Ashok Nagar. If you are sending it from another state, courier it to us – once the work is complete we return it by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
PriceBirth certificate apostille in Bihar: price
From ₹1,500 per certificate, covering notary, SDM, the MEA apostille and the return courier.
Arabic, English or German translation is quoted per page.
Documents for a birth certificate apostille in Bihar – what to send with the original
Bihar files go fastest when everything arrives together. Send the original birth certificate, a passport photocopy of the holder and, for a child, one parent’s passport copy. If the registration was done late, keep the SDM or magistrate order handy – we do not need to send it to MEA, but some embassies ask to see it.
The most frequent reasons Bihar families need the apostille:
- Children joining a parent in the Gulf – Saudi Arabia and Oman by apostille, the UAE and Kuwait by attestation.
- Higher studies in Germany, the UK and Canada, where universities and visa offices check the date of birth.
- Family visas for a spouse and children moving together.
- Job contracts abroad that require age proof beyond the passport.
Whether your certificate comes from a Patna municipal ward or a panchayat in Siwan, the birth certificate apostille in Bihar follows the same Delhi chain – notary, SDM and MEA – and the original comes back by tracked courier.
FAQBirth certificate apostille in Bihar – FAQs
My birth was never registered. Can I still get an apostille?
Yes, after late registration. When more than a year has passed, an SDM or magistrate order is needed first.
Can an affidavit of birth be apostilled instead?
An affidavit can be apostilled after notarisation, but it does not replace a birth certificate where one is required.
When will my birth certificate apostille in Bihar be ready?
Allow two to three working days in Delhi after the envelope arrives, plus courier time both ways.
Is doorstep pickup available in Bihar?
Sorry, no. Book any courier and send it to our New Ashok Nagar address.
Is Saudi Arabia apostille or attestation?
Apostille.
Is a CRS printout with a QR code accepted?
Yes.
Do I need to send the SDM order for a birth certificate apostille in Bihar?
No. MEA apostilles the birth certificate itself; keep the order with you in case an embassy asks for it.
Can a panchayat birth certificate from a Bihar village be apostilled?
Yes, if it is issued and signed by the registrar or carries a valid digital signature.
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 22 October 2026 · Reviewed by the INFINITYGRO apostille team, New Delhi