To protect your privacy, the Registry requires proof of your identity. All certificate applications must be accompanied by identification.

• If you are the person named on the certificate, or a parent
  of the person named on the certificate, the birth certificate
  can be issued to you.

If you DO meet the above criteria, please provide:

1. Three (3) forms of your own identification (see below).

If you DON'T meet the above criteria, please provide:

1. A letter giving permission from the person named on the certificate or their parent. Include their address, daytime telephone number and signature.
   
2. Three (3) forms of identification from the person giving permission (see below).
   
3. Three (3) forms of your own identification (see below).

Identification

Please provide at least three (3) forms of identification, one of each from Categories 1, 2 and 3. If you are unable to provide identification from Categories 1 and 2, you must still provide at least three (3) forms of identification. At least two (2) of these must be from Category 3.

Photocopies of identification documents are required for postal applications and these must be current, except for foreign passports.

If you are unable to comply with these requirements, please contact us for further advice.