Greater Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu
Greater Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu
Birth and Death certificates from 1934 to present, provided by Greater Chennai Corporation, can be downloaded in a citizen's DigiLocker account.
Historical data from 1934 onwards
Authentication method is unknown
To start, visit the API portal at apisetu.gov.in. Authentication details are not specified, so check the portal for access requirements.
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About this API
The Greater Chennai Corporation API provides access to birth and death certificate data from 1934 to the present. This data is maintained by the Greater Chennai Corporation and is accessible through citizens' DigiLocker accounts. The API serves as a government-backed source for vital records, useful for applications requiring official identity verification or historical demographic data.
Developers can leverage this API to build services that display or validate birth and death certificates, integrate certificate downloads into citizen-facing applications, or support administrative workflows that require access to official records. The integration with DigiLocker ensures that documents are securely stored and accessible to authenticated users.
While the API's authentication method is not specified, its official nature and historical data coverage make it a valuable resource for government, civic tech, and identity management applications focused on the Chennai region.
What you can build
- 1Display birth certificate details
- 2Display death certificate details
- 3Integrate certificate download in apps
- 4Validate citizen identity documents
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Historical data from 1934 onwards
- Official government source
- Integration with DigiLocker
Limitations
- Authentication method is unknown
- Limited to data provided by Greater Chennai Corporation
Getting started
To start, visit the API portal at apisetu.gov.in. Authentication details are not specified, so check the portal for access requirements.
FAQ
Do I need an API key to access this API?+
The authentication method is unknown; check the API portal for access requirements.
What data can I retrieve from this API?+
You can access birth and death certificate data from 1934 to the present.
Is the data official and reliable?+
Yes, the data is provided by the Greater Chennai Corporation, an official government body.
Can I use this API to download certificates directly?+
Certificates can be downloaded via citizens' DigiLocker accounts linked to this data.
What protocols does this API support?+
The API likely supports REST, but check the portal for exact details.
Technical details
- Auth type
- unknown
- Pricing
- unknown
- Protocols
- REST
- Last health check
- 5/27/2026, 8:33:56 AM
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