I live in India. I lost my birth certificate. What should I do?

This article outlines the steps one should take if they have lost their birth certificate in India. First, it is important to contact the local municipality office to get a copy of the birth certificate as this is the authority that issued it. The applicant must provide documents such as their Aadhaar card, voter ID, and any other relevant documents, as well as a police complaint about the lost birth certificate. The applicant should then apply for a duplicate birth certificate at the local municipality office and wait for it to arrive. Once received, the certificate will be sent to the applicant's registered address. Finally, the applicant must apply for a new passport or other government identification documents if required.

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