Birth
Information and services
Registering a birth
You must book an appointment to register a birth within 42 days of your child being born.
Re-registration of a birth
Re-registering a birth following the marriage of the baby's parents or to add the natural father's details
Order a copy of a birth certificate
Get a copy of a birth certificate online, by post or in person
Born in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ keepsake gifts
Purchase one of our ‘Born in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹â€™ gifts for the new addition in your family. The perfect keepsake for their baby box.
Changing your child's forename
Changing your child’s forename on the original birth entry
Correcting a registration
Advice on how to arrange a correction if you have discovered a mistake on a birth certificate
Naming ceremony
A naming ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the birth of a baby or welcome a new child into your family
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- Reviewed: 17 Feb 2025
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