How can I check whether a fertility clinic is properly registered in India?

Yes. Under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, ART clinics and ART banks in India are required to be registered with the national registry and the appropriate state authority. Registration sets basic standards for staff, equipment, record-keeping, consent and counselling. You can ask the clinic directly for its registration details; a registered clinic should be willing to share them, and many display the certificate at reception. Your state health department or the national ART registry maintained under the Act can also confirm registration. Registration is a minimum standard, not a measure of how good the care is. Alongside it, look for: - Clear written consent forms that are explained to you before you sign. - A transparent written cost estimate. - Doctors who explain the reasons for each recommendation and are open to questions. - Access to counselling, which the law expects clinics to offer. - Willingness to give you copies of your own records. If you have concerns about how a clinic is functioning, you can raise them with the state authority. And for treatment decisions themselves, rely on a qualified specialist who has reviewed your reports.