In a significant public relief measure, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the abolition of fees for birth and death registrations across the province. Citizens will now be able to register births and deaths without any charges and also receive computerised certificates free of cost.

According to details, the Punjab government has enforced the Birth and Death Registration Rules 2025, under which all birth and death registrations will be processed free of charge across the province.

On the instructions of the chief minister, computerised certificates for both services will also be issued without any fee. Citizens will be able to register births and deaths free of cost within seven years of the event at their respective union councils or municipal committees.

In another major step, the requirement for a court decree for delayed registrations has also been abolished.

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Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated that Identity is a fundamental right of every citizen, and her government wants to make services easier and more accessible for the people. She added that the digital certificates of birth and death are now mandatory to access various government services in Punjab.

“Citizens can ensure the protection of their civil rights by registering births and deaths in a timely manner,” she emphasised.

The move is seen as part of the provincial government’s broader push towards digitisation and public convenience.

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