All babies in NSW must be registered within 60 days
of birth.
Under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act
1995, parents must provide the Registry with the
full details of the child's birth for it to
be registered and for a Birth Certificate to be produced. There is no fee for registering a birth. We keep a permanent record of the registration
so you or your child can obtain a Birth Certificate at any
time.
Some information may also be used for important medical research
and community planning purposes, but it is kept strictly confidential
and only you or your child or a legal guardian can purchase
a copy of the Birth Certificate.
The hospital will supply you with a Birth Registration Statement.
Please ensure this form is completed accurately and mailed
to the Registry within 60 days of the child's birth. A Birth Certificate
Application form is included and the usual certificate fee applies.
After registration, if any changes to the child's name are requested by the parent/s a "Change of Name" registration and applicable fees will be required. Please contact us:
- if you need assistance to complete the Birth Registration
Statement, or
- if your child's birth was not registered within 60 days, or
- if you misplaced the birth registration form.
Same Sex Relationships
Please contact us:
- to obtain a "Same Sex Parents Birth Registration Statement".
The Miscellaneous Act Amendment Act came into effect on 17 September 2008. Subject to the requirements of the Act, both women in a same sex defacto relationship may now be recognised on their child's birth certificate.
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