Register your baby

All births in NSW must be registered with us within 60 days of the birth.

Online certificate ordering and online registrations systems unavailable

Due to scheduled maintenance, our online certificate ordering, birth registration system and family history services will be unavailable between 8pm and midnight, Tuesday 4 March 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Registering your baby is free

It's free to register your baby. If you need a birth certificate, you can pay a fee for the certificate when you register the birth. The standard fee for a birth certificate is $67. 

Register your baby now

You need to register your child's birth with us within 60 days – the hospital does not do this for you. 


Why it's important

When you register your child's birth with us you are officially giving your baby a legal name.

You can also apply for a birth certificate when you complete the registration. You will need a birth certificate to access Medicare and to apply for government benefits like parental leave.

Register your newborn

Follow our step-by-step guide to register your baby.

Parent(s) can register the baby using our online form.

Other persons registering the baby must use our paper application form

Register the birth with a paper application

If you are not a parent of the child, you will need to use the Birth Registration Statement paper application form.

To complete registration:

  • Download the PDF form Birth Registration Statement (PDF 754.93KB), complete the form and submit it with the required identification documents either in-person at your nearest Service NSW Centre, or by post. to: 

    Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
    GPO Box 30
    Sydney NSW 2001
     
  • Alternatively, paper forms are available at your local Service NSW centre, where you can also lodge the completed form and required documentation in person. 

How to buy a birth certificate

You can apply for a birth certificate after you've completed the birth registration

  • You will need a credit or debit card ready to pay for the certificate if you apply online.
  • The standard fee for a birth certificate is $67.

Processing times

Standard birth certificate ordered when birth is registered Standard service $67
Online applicationup to 4 weeks
Postal applicationup to 5 weeks
Via Service NSWup to 6 weeks

Help with completing the registration

In some cases, we may need additional information from you before we can register the birth. If you have any other questions, contact us.

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