NABC and Birth Certificate Services
Non Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) for NRIs
When the record cannot be found, the right letter still can.
Quick answer
A Non Availability of Birth Certificate, called an NABC, is a letter from the registrar saying no birth record exists for a stated name and period in their register. NRIs need it when an immigration office wants a birth certificate that was never issued. We4NRI arranges the search and the letter from India.
An NABC is a registrar letter saying no birth record was found. Immigration offices often accept it together with other proof of birth.
What this service covers
Plenty of people were born at home, in a small town clinic, or in a year when registration was patchy. Their parents remember the day clearly, yet the municipal register has no entry. When an immigration form asks for a birth certificate, that gap becomes a real problem.
The non availability of birth certificate (NABC) fills it with something official. The registrar confirms in writing that a search found nothing. A birth record not found letter like this is often accepted along with secondary evidence, such as school records or a sworn affidavit from a parent.
We4NRI handles the search, the letter and, if you want it, the supporting affidavit. The work is done from Chennai, Tamil Nadu for NRIs in the USA, UAE, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Europe.
Who this is for
- Applicants for a green card, citizenship or a visa whose birth was never registered.
- People whose city register was lost, damaged or moved between offices.
- Anyone told by the registrar that no record could be located.
- Families who need documents for a parent who was born decades ago.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Confirm the facts
We collect the details of birth and check whether a record might exist under a spelling variation before treating it as missing.
- 2
Registrar search
Our representative submits the request and asks the registrar to search the register for the stated period.
- 3
Receive the NABC
If no entry is found, the registrar issues the non availability letter. We check the name, dates and signatures.
- 4
Build the evidence set
Where your receiving office asks for it, we prepare secondary evidence such as an affidavit and certified copies of school records.
- 5
Attest and ship
We arrange apostille or attestation if required, then courier the full set to you.
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. We will use it to focus your first call on what is missing.
Key facts at a glance
- Issued by
- The local registrar of births and deaths after a record search
- What it states
- That no birth record was found for the name and period searched
- Common uses
- Immigration cases, citizenship, visas and legal identity proofs
- Usually paired with
- School records and a sworn affidavit from a parent
- Turnaround
- Depends on the office and how old the register is. We estimate in your quote.
Birth certificate or NABC: which one applies?
The right document depends on what the registrar finds. This table shows the usual path.
| Your situation | What to request |
|---|---|
| A birth record exists and can be found | Birth certificate |
| The record exists but the name is missing | Birth certificate after name inclusion |
| The register was searched and nothing was found | Non Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC) |
| The birth was registered after the usual time limit | Late birth registration, then a birth certificate |
| Your receiving office has not said which it prefers | Ask them in writing before applying |
Mistakes to avoid
- Requesting an NABC without searching alternate spellings first. A record might exist under a different name form.
- Assuming the NABC alone is enough. Check what secondary evidence your receiving office accepts.
- Using an NABC that is too old. Some offices prefer a recent date.
- Mixing up the place of birth. The search must be made in the correct jurisdiction.
Questions about non availability of birth certificate (nabc)
It is a letter from the registrar stating that a search of the register found no birth entry for a given name and period. It does not prove the date of birth by itself, which is why offices ask for other evidence.
First check alternate spellings and nearby years. If nothing turns up, request an NABC from the registrar, then add secondary evidence like school records and a parent affidavit. Some people also choose late birth registration.
Many do when it comes with secondary evidence, but the decision belongs to the receiving authority. Read their current guidance for your case and share it with us, so we prepare the letter and supporting papers in the form they ask for.
Common items include school leaving certificates, early school records, hospital or baptism records and a sworn affidavit from a parent or elder relative who knew the circumstances of the birth. Your receiving office decides the exact list, so ask them first.
In most cases yes. Our representative in India submits the request using your authorisation letter and collects the letter when it is ready. A few offices may ask for something in person, and we tell you early.
An NABC says no record exists. Late birth registration creates a record after the usual time limit and results in a birth certificate. Which route suits you depends on your facts and your receiving office.
It varies by office and by how old and well kept the register is. We do not promise a date we cannot control. Your quote carries a realistic estimate, and we update you as the registrar responds.
Last updated 6 October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm the current position before we start your order.
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