BMC Bhubaneswar: Municipal Corporation of Bhubaneswar

In the year 1994, the Odisha government established the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). It works as a local urban governing body for the city of Bhubaneswar. Almost, 161 Km2 area falls under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation along with the sixty-seven administrative wards and forty-six revenue villages. 

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has a team of democratically elected members from each ward, further led by the mayor to administrate the city’s infrastructure and primary public services. With the assistance of such members the municipal corporation draft, plan, and execute the operations of building roads, building and maintaining government aid schools, hospitals, and municipal markets. Before executing the plan is always discussed between the mayor, deputy mayor, and other elected members of the BMC.

BMC performs many services and takes care of other things too. In this blog, we will discuss all BMC’s services, functioning, how to obtain certificates, how BMC works, and so on. 

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What Services Does Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Offer?

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation mentors the work of several fields and works as a principal provider of all primary services discussed below. These services help in creating a better city for its people in terms of health, beautification, and nature. Here are the services offered by the BMC:

• Health and Sanitation Services throughout the city.
• Disaster management (prepare for every disaster).
• Beautify the city to attract tourists and promote healthy hygienic living.
• Services to make the life of citizens easier.
• Effective drafting, planning, and execution of urban development.
• Efficient waste management tactics and maintained underground sewage systems.

The other specifications of each of the services offered by BMC are as following:

• BMC issues the birth and death certificates of the citizens of Bhubaneshwar.
• Certificate of marriage registration
• Option to book online Kalyan Mandap
• Online booking for Mahajatra Vehicle
• Helpdesk for resolving citizens grievances.
• And, complete implementation of Swachha Bhubaneswar Abhiyan.

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation?

The Indian government launched the Act of Registration of Birth and Deaths in 1969. This act helps the Indian government in several ways such as population control, number of people in the country, rate of birth and death, and many more. And, as per this registration act, parents of a child have to register for the child’s birth certificate within 21 days of its birth. The charges for applying for a child’s birth certificate is between ₹ 20 to ₹ 30. This act not only helps the government but also help an individual in the following ways:

• Important in Government-issued documents.
• Required for admission in educational institutions
• Can be used while applying for a driving license, passport, marriage certificate, and so on.
• Important for inheriting property from family.

Offline Registration of Birth Certificate with BMC

To apply for the birth certificate, one has to fill a physical form. We will here discuss the information you have to fill in the form. According to the rules and regulations of BMC, one has to submit the complete form within 21 days after the child is born. 

Here are the details you have to fill in.

• The date on which the baby is born.
• Gender of the baby
• Name of the child
• Name of both the parents.
• The place of birth
• The delivery method used to deliver the baby.
• Weight of the child at the time of birth.
• The details of the hospital the child is born in.
• And, a complete declaration form.

Steps to Apply for Birth Certificate on BMC Portal

To apply for a birth certificate on the online portal, you have to follow the steps written below:

Step1: Visit the official website of BMC – https://www[dot]bmc[dot]gov[dot]in/ 

Step2: On the left side of the web page you will notice a section displaying different options. You have to choose the birth certificate option. Then you will be directed to another page.

Step3: Then you have to select the option – apply for a birth certificate

Step4: You have to fill in the details such as registration number, mobile number, child’s name, gender, parents name, the hospital in which the child is born, and Institutional Request Number.

Step5: Submit the form and then the complete application will display on your screen.

Step 6: Confirm it once more, and then download it for future use. 

Required Documents for Birth Certificate Registration in BMC

The documents that are necessary while registering for the birth certificate are mentioned as follows:

• Valid or legal Id proof of both the parents
• Marriage certificate 
• Childbirth proof issued by the hospital (the child born in)
• Marksheet of both parents or their birth certificate

How to Get a Death Certificate in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation?

As discussed above, as per the Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969, it is mandatory to register all the deaths with concerned government authorities. Just like birth certificate registration, it is important to apply for the registration of a death certificate within 21 days. Here are some essentials reasons to apply for death certificate registration:

• It is considered as legal proof stating the cause of death.
• It has information about the cause, nature, and place of death of an individual.
• This document relieves an individual from all social and legal responsibilities.
• Important for selling inherited properties.
• It is required for the transfer of insurance benefits to the deceased individual’s family.

Offline Method for Receiving Death Certificate in BMC

Every death of an individual must be registered with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation within the time of 21 days. To apply for the registration process a relative or close family member has to fill in the form with all the essential documents that further, will be sent to concerned government authorities. Here are the details one has to fill in the form for obtaining the death certificate of their loved one. 

• Age of the person at the time of death
• Gender of the individual
• Cause, time, and place of death
• Purpose of the application
• Relation of the deceased and the fellow person applying for it.
• And, the declaration form.

Process for Getting Death Certificate From BMC Portal

One can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the death certificate through an online portal:

Step 1: Visit the online Birth and Death Registration portal of BMC.

Step 2: Fill in the details (registration number, mobile number, deceased first name, gender, time and place of death, a hospital that confirms the death, and institutional request number) required for registration and click on ‘Submit’ to proceed.

Step 3: You can further, take the printout of the application for further use.

Documents Required for Death Registration in BMC

You have to share the following documents while applying for the death certificate:

• Declaration of death by a family member or a close person.
• Completely filled out application form
• Address proof of the deceased individual.

How to Get a Marriage Certificate in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation?

To get a marriage certificate in Bhubaneshwar, one has to register their marriage in the concerned government register’s office in their area. One can apply both online and offline for a marriage certificate. We have elaborated both the procedures to make it easy for you. Here you go,

Offline Procedure for Marriage Registration in BMC

Applicants have to submit their registration application along with all the essential documents required for marriage certificate registration. One can obtain the application form from the office. Here are details applicants have to fill in:

Step 1: The application must be signed by both the partners. Then the application will further be submitted to the concerned authorities along with all the documents.

Step 2: The applicant will receive the receipt of submission of the application form that will reflect in the state record once all the details are verified.

Step 3: After some time, a date will be issued to both applicants and they have to visit the office on the very same day.

Step 4: On the issued date the couple will get married under the governance of a Gazetted officer. He will witness the marriage of both.

Step 5: The applicants will need to present with four witnesses (two from each side). 

Step 6: Further, the applicants and the witnesses will sign the registry.

If the marriage is already consecrated, then the certificate of marriage will be issued on the same day. And, if the application for marriage certification is submitted before marriage then the authorities will take 30 days time before registering (so that if anyone has any objection, they can come out and raise their problem on the applicant’s marriage). If no one has any issues then the certificate will be given on the day of marriage.

Online Procedure for Marriage Registration in BMC

Follow the steps explained below for applying for the marriage certificate:

Step 1: Visit the official Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation online portal. 

Step 2: Now, select the option of ‘Marriage Registration’ present on the left-hand side of the web page.

Step 3: When you click on it you will notice the requirement of all the mandatory documents.

Step 4: Once you click on it a form will appear on your page.

Step 5: You have to fill in all the details such as – ward, zone, place and date of marriage, details of the bride and the groom (first and last name, birth date, parents name etc,.).

Step 6: Now, the applicant has to verify all the details once before clicking on a submission button. 

Step 7: After the submission, one can download the print of the application form before they present it in front of the registrar on the date issued to them.

Step 8: Further, both parties have to bring two witnesses each to sign the registry and endorse their marriage.

Documents Required for Marriage Registration in BMC

Here is the list of all important documents that are required while an applicant applies for a marriage certificate:

• Id proof of the bride 
• Id proof of the groom
• Id proof of the groom parents
• Id proof of the bride’s parents
• Legal guardian Id proof of both the groom and the bride.
• Id of witnesses from the bride’s side.
• Id of witnesses from the groom’s side.
• Invitation card from bride side
• Invitation card from the groom side
• A joint photograph of a bride and the groom
• A joint affidavit of the bride and the groom.
• A receipt of current holding tax or residential proof.
• Document if both or one (bride or groom) is divyang in any way.

How to Pay Property Tax Online at Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation?

Any land or property owner can pay the property tax online and offline. For offline use, you have to visit the BMC office of your ward and complete the manual procedure. The offline procedure is quite time-taking, therefore we suggest you pay online. 

Here are the steps to pay the property tax online:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Bhubaneswar Municipal corporation

https://www[dot]bmc[dot]gov[dot]in/

Step 2: Now on the left side of the website click on the option – more. And you will be redirected to a new page – https://citizenservices[dot]bhubaneswar[dot]me/citizenservice/bmc/

Step 3: Click on the property tax services option.

Step 4: Three new options will appear on your screen – Pay Property Tax, Apply for Assessment, Check Application Status

Step 5: Select the option of Pay Property Tax.

Step 6: A new webpage will open in a new tab.

Step 7: You have to fill in the login details.

Step 8: Now, you can pay the tax accordingly using any form of online payment.

Once your application is submitted you can check its status by following the same steps. But on step 4 you have to select the option – Check Application Status,

Further, property tax is collected to provide civic facilities and services to all people of Bhubaneswar. The property tax is paid only by the owners of the residential property owners. It is paid directly to Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.

Moreover, if you have any issues in calculating your property tax in Bhubaneswar then you can use the following formula as well:

Municipality Property tax = built-up area × Age factor × base value × type of building × category of use × floor factor

How to Get Trade License Renewal Online Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation?

A trade license is a certificate or a legal document required to run a particular business or trade. This is an essential document for every business or trade person. Trade license became mandatory under the Orissa Municipal Corporation Act in the year 2003. This Act ensures that all the businesses are carried as per the relevant rules and statutes, safety standards, and protection guidelines set by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. 

Note: The trade license is valid from the issuing date to next 31st March.

Here are the steps to apply for trade license renewal through BMC’s online portal.

Step 1: Visit the official website of Bhubaneswar Municipal corporation 

https://www[dot]bmc[dot]gov[dot]in/   

Step 2: Now on the left side of the website click on the option – more. And you will be redirected to a new page – https://citizenservices[dot]bhubaneswar[dot]me/citizenservice/bmc/ 

Step 3: Click on the trade license option, under BHUBANESWAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (BMC) heading.

Step 4: Out of all seven options select the option – Renewal of Trade License

Step 5: You will be redirected to a new page. You have to fill in the credentials.

Step 6: Now, you can fill in other required details such as registered mobile number, select your area from the list, enter the license number provided to run the business and submit the application after paying the renewal fees. 

Note: The renewal fees depend upon your business type and division. It can vary between ₹ 300 to ₹ 1000 annually.

How to Get BMC Online Water Meter Bill Information?

To check the water meter bill online you have to go through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Bhubaneswar Municipal corporation 

https://www[dot]bmc[dot]gov[dot]in/   

Step 2: Now on the left side of the website click on the option – more. And you will be redirected to a new page – https://citizenservices[dot]bhubaneswar[dot]me/citizenservice/bmc/ 

Step 3: Click on the more option, under BHUBANESWAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (BMC) heading.

Step 4: Now, in the search bar search for – Pay Water Bill.

Step 5: Select it then choose a new option that will appear as – Water Bill Payment. Click on it.

Step 6: Three options will open. You have to select – Pay Water Bill

Step 7: You will be redirected to a new web page – https://www[dot]odishaone[dot]gov[dot]in/citizen/

You can pay the water bill there after it displays the amount of the bill. 

Eligibility for BMC Election Department?

To be eligible for Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation election one must have the following criteria. 

The criteria is decided under rule – 25(1) of Odisha Municipal Rules, 1994 and 67(1) of Odisha Municipal Corporation 

• Must be 21 or above the age of 21.
• Must be registered as a valid voter in any ward in a municipality.

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