Who can register a birth

If the baby’s parents are married to each other at the time of the birth, then either parent can complete the registration.

If the baby’s parents are not married to each other at the time of birth and the other parent's details are to be shown on the child’s birth certificate, both parents should attend at the register office together.

If both of the baby’s parents can’t attend together, one parent can complete the registration by bringing a statutory declaration with them. If you’re thinking of registering a birth in this way, please contact your local register office and we’ll give you more guidance.