What is the legal way to request a birthday change and how to change my date of birth in all documen

369 votes

To change your date of birth on a birth certificate in India, you must prove that the recorded date is incorrect usually due to a clerical error. The process typically involves submitting an affidavit, relevant documents (like school records or hospital records), and sometimes obtaining a court order. Once the birth certificate is corrected, you can apply to update your other official documents like Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and school certificates based on the revised certificate. Keep in mind, changes are only allowed for genuine errors, not for convenience or preference.

LawRato LawRato

556 votes

No, the date of birth is ascertained on the basis of hospital records and municipal records, which are maintained on the basis of information provided at the time of birth of a child. So, if records are in consonance and if there is no discrepancy, then the date of birth of a person cannot be extended or altered, or modified.

Advocate Siddharth Srivastava LawRato

824 votes

Legally, that’s not possible… but it’s also not impossible. You just have to approach the concerned department and inform them that you were born at home and, at that time, a birth certificate could not be made. That’s why you now want to apply afresh for the same. For more legal assistance, I’m just a call away.

Advocate Jitender Singh LawRato

699 votes

To legally change your birth date, you must petition the court and provide compelling evidence that the data listed on the current birth certificate is incorrect. Judges are reluctant to grant orders to amend birth dates, particularly if you believe the listed birthday is off by less than one year. Obtain proof that the date of birth listed is incorrect. If the date of birth is listed incorrectly due to a typographical or clerical error, obtain written evidence of the correct birthday. In these circumstances, hospital records, along with a notarized affidavit from a doctor or hospital administrator verifying their authenticity, should be sufficient to obtain a change in birth date. Establish the correct birth date with medical evidence. In many instances of children adopted overseas, birth records are inaccurate and based on estimations made by the orphanage staff. If you believe that your child's birth date is incorrect, consult a pediatrician and pediatric dentist to help you determine your child's actual age. Ask the medical professionals to prepare affidavits attesting to your child's actual date of birth. Petition the court for a change of date of birth. Once you have written evidence, prepare a Motion for Change of Date of Birth, and file it with the clerk of the court. Your motion should contain a summary of your evidence and reasons for requesting the change of date of birth. Be sure to attach original copies of all your medical evidence and other supporting paperwork. Go before a judge and make your case. You will be given a hearing so that the judge can determine the merits of your case. Forward the signed change of date of birth order to the state department of vital records and request a new birth certificate. Once the judge signs the order authorizing a change of birth date, you or your attorney will be responsible for forwarding it to the vital records department. The state will then be able to issue a new birth certificate, reflecting the amended date of birth. Use the new birth certificate to change data with the Social Security Administration. As a final step, you will need to contact your local Social Security office and request that the date of birth be changed in its system.

Advocate Kunal Seth LawRato