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A NSW Standard Birth Certificate is an official certified copy of the registration data relating to an event held by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. It is commonly used as a document to assist in establishing an individual's identity.

The Registry issues Birth Certificates for births or adoptions that occurred in New South Wales.

If you require a Birth Certificate for a birth that occurred more than 100 years ago, this is called a Family History search.

If the birth was registered in another state or territory of Australia, please contact the relevant Registry Office within that state or territory.

Before completing a Birth Certificate application form you need to first check if you can apply for it.

All Birth Certificate applications must be accompanied by at least three forms of identification. This ensures your privacy is maintained and that information is only released to those who are entitled to it.