VMC Vadodara: Municipal Corporation of Vadodara

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), also known as Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan, was established in 1950. This corporation was established in accordance with the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act of 1949. This corporation is the prime accountable body for the infrastructure and administration of the city of Vadodara. The VMC consists of both administrative and political departments responsible for the proper functioning of the city’s daily activities.

The political department of this corporation consists of elected councillors who are led by the Mayor. The administrative department is led by a commissioner from the IAS. This wing of the corporation is incharge of operational planning and functioning of the government body. The decisions of the corporation are taken by the commissioner on behalf of the committee of the elected councillors.

Function of Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC)

One of the most important duties of the VMC is to ensure the proper daily functioning of a number of civic facilities. The corporation provides a number of citizen services that are essential to maintain high standards of living in the city. Given below are some of the other responsibilities of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation:

Addressing and resolving the problems from the public
Maintaining birth and death records of the citizens of the city
Constructing, developing and maintaining the infrastructure of the city
Development and maintenance of various civic utilities like roads, footpaths, streetlights, etc
Ensuring the proper supply of clean water to the city
Maintaining the waste management services of the city
Developing the educational facilities of the city
Development of community amenities like markets, parks, bus stops, etc
Promoting a healthy economic environment by making sure that all the demands of citizens are met
Maintaining the warehousing and transport networks of the city

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Vadodara Municipal Corporation?

The process for registering any birth in Vadodara is done in accordance with the Registration of Birth and Deaths Acts of 1969. This act stipulates that any birth occurring in the country has to be registered with the concerned local authority within 21 days of occurrence. Once all the details have been successfully registered, you will receive the birth certificate within 5 days. The fees for a birth certificate is usually ₹ 50 per copy. The following are some of the reasons it is mandatory to have a Birth Certificate:

Apart from the Aadhar Card and Voter ID card, it is one of the most widely accepted identity document
It is a document that comes in handy while applying to any educational institution
It is a must have document for applying for other Government issued documents like passport, driving license, aadhaar card, etc
The benefits of your insurance policy depend on your birth certificate
It is one of the most important documents to settle the property inheritance process

Offline Process of Getting Birth Certificate in VMC

Given below are the steps that you need to follow to get a birth certificate from the VMC:

Step 1: Download the application form from the official portal for VMC.

Step 2: Duly fill the application and attach all the necessary documents required to complete the process.

Step 3: Submit the application along with the documents to the concerned Registrar’s office.

Step 4: Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement slip.

Step 5: Be present at the Registrar’s office on a previously scheduled date along with the acknowledgement slip. The certificate will be provided to you.

Online Process of Getting Birth Certificate in VMC

The Gujarat Government has established an online VMC portal, so that citizens can easily access the services provided. One can also obtain a birth certificate from this online portal for Vadodara Municipal Corporation. The following are the steps to get a birth certificate from the portal:

Step 1: You need to visit the official website of Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Gujarat

Step 2: On the resulting page, you need to select the appropriate district name from the list to reach the portal for that Municipal Corporation

Step 3: On the resulting page, you need to click on the ‘Birth Certificate’ option under the ‘online services’ tab

Step 4: This will bring you to the application page, fill in all the required details and hit the Submit button. You will also get an application reference number (ARN)

Step 5: Once the certificate has been issued, the user will get an SMS on the registered number

Documents for Birth Certificate Registration in VMC

The following are some of the documents that you will have to furnish while applying for a birth certificate from Vadodara Municipal Corporation:

In case the birth occurred in a hospital/clinic, then the registry records are enough
Address proof of both the parents
Aadhaar card of both the parents
Completed application form
Hospital discharge certificate
In case the registration is being done after 21 days of occurrence, an affidavit from the judicial magistrate will be required
If the application is being submitted more than 30 days of birth, you will have to obtain a permission from the concerned authority
In case you submit the application one year after the birth of the child, you will need a judicial order from a magistrate

How to Get a Death Certificate in Vadodara Municipal Corporation?

The process for registration of any death in Vadodara is done in accordance with the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969. The act states that any death occurring in the state has to be reported to the local authorities within 21 days of the event. The following are some of the reasons that getting a birth certificate has become mandatory:

This is a legal document that acts as a record for the cause of death
This document contains various important details like nature of death, cause of death, time of death, etc
This document relieves the deceased of any monetary, legal, or social commitments
This is one of the most important documents for the property inheritance process
This document can also be used to transfer the deceased’s insurance benefits

Getting a Death Certificate Through VMC

The following is how you can get a death certificate in Vadodara by approaching the VMC in-person:

Step 1: Download the application form from the official portal for VMC.

Step 2: Duly fill in all the relevant information and attach all the required documents.

Step 3: The registrar’s office will verify all the details provided by you in the application form.

Step 4: You will get the certificate on the scheduled date. You can also take a print out of the certificate.

Online Procedure for Getting Death Certificate From VMC

The following are the steps you need to follow to obtain a death certificate from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation portal:

Step 1: You need to visit the official website of Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Gujarat

Step 2: On this page, select the respective Municipality to reach the respective portal

Step 3: On the resulting page, you need to click on the ‘Death Certificate’ option under the ‘Online Services’

Step 4: Complete the application and attach all the required documents and hit ‘Submit’ to apply

Step 5: The applicant will then get an SMS regarding the status of your application

Documents Required for Death Certificate in VMC

The following are some of the documents that you will be required to furnish while applying for a death certificate from VMC:

Date of birth proof of the deceased
Ration card copy
Medical certificate stating the cause of death
Aadhaar card of the deceased
Applicant’s ID card
Address proof
Document stating the date and time of death
Copy of receipt from crematorium

How to Get a Marriage Certificate in Vadodara Municipal Corporation?

Please note that, in order to get a marriage certificate from VMC, the marriage must be solemnised within the Vadodara city limits. You can either get the certificate by visiting the Registrar’s office in person, or you can book an online appointment. Let’s discuss how you can do each of these:

Procedure for Offline Marriage Registration in VMC

The following is how one can get a marriage certificate from Vadodara Municipal Corporation by approaching the Registrar’s office:

Step 1: Both the parties should be present at the registration office with the completed and signed application form.

Step 2: No witness is required. However, the application has to be signed by the concerned priest who officiated the wedding.

Step 3: You will then get a slip for the submission of the application.

Step 4: The certificate will then be sent to you via speed post on the registered address

Procedure for Online Marriage Registration in VMC

You can now book an appointment for the Registrar’s office online via the official website. This facility was made available in order to control the congestion at the marriage registration office, and reduce the waiting time for citizens. The appointment slots are made available according to the availability in the Registrar’s office. There is a ₹ 100 charge applicable on online registration. The remaining registration fee is to be paid at the registration office after the final verification of documents. After the registration is complete, you have to be present at the office on the date along with the completed form and supporting documents.

Documents Required for Marriage Registration in VMC

The following are some of the documents that you will be required to furnish during the time of marriage registration:

Date of birth proof for both the parties
Address proof of both bride and groom
Address proof of the priest who officiated the wedding
Address proof of local witnesses
Invitation card for the wedding party
Photographs from the wedding showing the ritual taking place
All of the documents have to be attested by a gazetted officer

How to Pay Property Tax Online in VMC?

The Government of Gujarat has launched an online portal for the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. This was established with the vision of making many services easily accessible for the citizens. You can also pay your property taxes online using this portal. The following are the steps you need to follow to make property tax payments online:

Step 1: You need to visit the official VMC portal.

Step 2: On the homepage, you need to select the ‘Online Payment Service’ option under the ‘Online Services’ tab.

Step 3: On the resulting page, you need to click on the ‘Property Tax’ option.

Step 4: This will redirect you to the application form. Here you need to fill in necessary details like Census Number, Owner name, Owner Address, etc.

Step 5: Select your preferred mode of payment and click on ‘Pay’ to continue.

Step 6: You will get a confirmation message once the payment has been processed.

How to Make Online Water Bill Payments in VMC

One of the most important online services offered by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation official portal is the payment of water bills. The following are the steps you need to follow make water bill payment online:

Step 1: You need to visit the online portal for VMC.

Step 2: Select the ‘Online Payment Services’ option from the ‘Online Services’ tab.

Step 3: On the resulting page, you need to select the ‘Water/Drainage Services’ option.

Step 4: On this page, you need to select the ‘Apply Here’ option.

Step 5: This will redirect you to the application page, where you need to select the “water/drainage’ option from the drop down. Select the ‘Water Connection’ as application sub-type.

Step 6: Fill in all the details required and and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 7: Make payment using your preferred mode of payment and wait for the confirmation message.

Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) Administration

The administration of the VMC is divided into two wings. One is an elected committee of councillors led by the Mayor. The other is led by an IAS commissioner, this wing is responsible for management and operations of the municipal corporation. The following are the representatives of the VMC:

Mayor	Keyur Rokadiya
Municipal Commissioner	Ms. Shalini Agarwal, IAS
Deputy Mayor	Smt. Nandaben Shrikantbhai Joshi
Chairperson of Standing Committee	Dr. Hitendrabhai Prabhudas Patel