The birth certificate is one of the most essential documents for a citizen. This certificate once was only written by hand. Then the authority started to deliver computer-typed birth registration certificate in Bengali version. And now birth registration in English has become essential for many purposes. Digital registration has already been a pre-condition for obtaining the birth certificate. So, now a Bangladeshi citizen has to apply digitally for the English version of this useful document. Today's article will cover various aspects of that application process of english version of digital birthe cirtificate in Bangladesh.

Verifying digital birth registration

The first thing to keep in mind is whether the certificate is online. It means whether the person's birth certificate is included in the online database of the Bangladesh government. If not, first of all, the applicant has to enlist the birth certificate online. 

To confirm whether it is linked to the database, the applicant needs to visit the website of the Office of the Registrar of Birth and Death. Then the 17-digit birth registration number and date of birth should be given.

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If no record is shown after giving the information, birth registration was not done digitally. Then the first task will be to apply to complete this digitalization. If the record is found, an application can be made for its English version.

How to get English Version of birth certificate in Bangladesh

Necessary documents

As the application has to be done online, soft copies of all the documents will be required. Therefore, the following documents should be scanned in advance, so that they can be easily uploaded during the online application.

→ Minimum SSC or equivalent examination certificate

→ Online registered birth certificate of parents

→ If the NID(national identity card) of the applicant has already been issued, it should be provided

The scanned size of these documents will be a maximum of 1 MB (megabyte). However, the website does not take more than 976 KB (kilobytes) to upload.

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Online registration process

While completing this task, every piece of information must be provided carefully. The application for correction of birth registration can not be done more than 4 times.

The first step to starting the application process is to access the Birth and Death Registration website Bangladesh. Here the 17-digit birth registration number and the date of birth of the applicant should be given. Then clicking on the search button will show the person's birth certificate.

At the time of selection of the birth registration office, the person should mention the union Parishad or municipality where the birth was registered. English birth registration form will appear in the next interface. 

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At that time, the applicant needs to click on the subject and select only the English options separately and provide information in English. An additional information button is there for multiple subjects. The reason for correction should be checked as wrongly recorded. Then below the person's current and permanent place of birth address should be given in English.

If the applicant applies for him or herself, the Self option needs to be chosen. Parents need to go for the Parents option to apply for their child. Then the phone number of the applicant should be given. If the guardian is someone other than the parents, like grandparents, they will have to provide their NID card or birth registration number.

After that, the green add button is there for uploading the scanned images of the required documents.

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Finally, by leaving the fee collection option unchanged and clicking on the submit button, the application will be completed. If the application is successful, a code will be provided, which should be saved for later use. Now the applicant needs to print the application and keep the hard copy for later use.

Application fees

A fee of BDT.100 has to be given while submitting the necessary documents including the application for birth registration. In addition, printing, photocopying, and other office work may cost some expenses.

Where to submit the application form

The printed application along with the photocopies of the attached documents should be submitted to the local City Corporation/Union/Municipal office. Now the concerned officer will verify the application and correct the information and prepare the entire birth certificate in the English version.

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A token will be issued from the office stating the date of collection of the certificate. On the date, the applicant will finally get the birth certificate in English in hand.

Bottom Line

Digitalization of any process means to have easier and less time-consuming work. But taking months to get a birth certificate is a sign of the deterioration of the system. Any service innovation should be prompted for maximum customer satisfaction. And when it comes to the question of the fundamental rights of a citizen, it becomes necessary to look at it more seriously.

Obtaining a birth certificate ensures a person's citizenship rights. Nowadays the online birth certificate’s  English version has become very necessary for higher studies, immigration and other various works . Therefore, it is desirable to get an English birth registration certificate simpler and more practical.

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