| Under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act
1995, all births in NSW must be registered within 60 days
of a child's birth.
This means that parents must provide the Registry with the
full details of the child's birth in order for the birth to
be registered and for a Birth Certificate to be produced.
There is no fee for registering a birth.
The Registry keeps 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.
Your Birth Registration Statement also includes a Birth Certificate
Application form. Please note the usual fee for a Birth Certificate
applies.
The Registry will process the Birth Registration Statement within
14 days of receiving the application.
If you need assistance to complete the Birth Registration
Statement, please contact the Registry on 1300 655 236.
If your child's birth has not been registered within 60 days or you have misplaced the birth registration form please contact the Registry on 1300 655 236.
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