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Birth - registering
Summary of Service
All births, by law, must be registered within 42 days with a Registrar of Births and Deaths. You can register a birth through any Register Office in England and Wales. However the registration will be recorded at the Register Office in the district where it occurred and the certificate will be issued and sent out by post. Any Registrar will take a declaration from you but will not be able to issue the certificate. They will send the declaration to the correct office for registration.
Details of Service
There are five Offices in Wiltshire and opening hours and days vary. All Registration offices operate an appointments system to prevent unnecessary waiting; therefore it is advisable to telephone to make an appointment. The registration takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes. The Registration Officer will give parents a short birth certificate, showing the child's details only along with a form bearing the National Health Number which should be used to register the baby with a doctor.
Needs
You will need to provide the following information to the Registrar:
- The place and date of birth of the baby;
- The baby's name, surname and sex;
- The baby's parents' names, surnames, places of birth and occupations;
- Address at time of birth;
- Mothers maiden name and any previous names used.
Payment
The service is free of charge. The parents will have the opportunity to purchase a full birth certificate (which includes parents' details) for the fee of £3.50. The fee increases to £7.00 if a certificate is purchased at a later date when a register is completed.
Eligibility
- Either parent of the baby provided they were married to each other at the time of the birth
- If the parents were not married, only the mother of the baby can register. If the father's details are to be recorded both parents usually need to be present.
If you are unsure our staff will be pleased to explain further.
Contact Details
For full contact details, see the Registration Office Contact Details
| A to Z Names | Birth - registering, Birth - registering |
|---|---|
| Keywords | undefined |
| PID No. | 319 |
| IPSV Category | Registration of births |
| Level 1 Name | Birth - registering |
| IPSV ID | 4629 |
