Birth and Death Certificate Correction in Bangladesh for NRBs: Online Process and Court Route

• Spelling mistakes in the name.
• Wrong date of birth or place.
• Wrong parents' names or NID numbers.
• Mismatch between the Bangla and English versions.
• Name changed after marriage or conversion not reflected.

This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Fees, forms and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the relevant office or a qualified advocate before acting.

1. Open the official birth and death registration portal (BDRIS) and find your registration number.
2. Fill in the correction application and select the field to be corrected.
3. Upload supporting documents: old certificate, NID/passport, school certificates, parents' ID, hospital record.
4. Pay the correction fee online.
5. The Registrar reviews the application, may call for a hearing, and issues the corrected certificate.

NRBs can apply online and let a relative or attorney attend if a hearing is needed.

• Oldest school certificate (SSC or primary) showing the correct date of birth.
• Vaccination card or hospital discharge certificate.
• Parents' NID and marriage certificate.
• Passport and NID of the applicant.
• Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate or Notary stating the correct details.

If the Registrar rejects the application, you can appeal to the authority specified in the Act (generally the Deputy Commissioner or the Director General of the registration authority) within the time limit given in the rejection order. For serious disputes, such as changing the date of birth by a large margin or parentage, a civil suit for declaration may be needed. An advocate can advise on the best route.

Death certificates are needed for heirship certificates, mutation and bank claims. Errors in the deceased's name or date can delay inheritance. Correct them using the same online process, and make sure the deceased's name matches the land records (see inheritance guide).

1. Fix errors before applying for visas or citizenship abroad.
2. Keep the name consistent across passport, NID and certificates.
3. Use certified English translations for foreign authorities and attest them (see attestation guide).
4. Do not use touts; use official portals and receipts.
5. Ask your advocate for an affidavit if documents conflict.

This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Fees, forms and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the relevant office or a qualified advocate before acting.

Yes, through the online BDRIS system, with a relative or advocate attending any hearing.

Small corrections with strong evidence can be made administratively; large changes may require a court order.

Old certificate, school records, NID/passport, parents' documents and an affidavit if needed.

It varies by office, from a few weeks to months, depending on the case.

Yes, with the same process; supporting documents of the deceased are needed.