There are four main offices in Wiltshire and opening hours and days vary. All registration offices operate an appointment 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.
You will need to provide the following information to the register:- 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;
- Mother's 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 more information please see registration fees.
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 have any questions our staff will be pleased to explain further.
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: chippenhamregistrationoffice@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713007
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Chippenham Registration Office
4 Timber Street
Chippenham
SN15
3BZ
In Person:
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: salisburyregistrationoffice@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713007
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address:
Salisbury Registration Office
Wiltshire Council
P
O Box 2281
Salisbury
SP2 2HX
In Person: The Council House
Bourne Hill
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3UZ
DX:
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: devizesregistrationoffice@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713007
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Devizes Registration Office
The Beeches
Bath Road
Devizes
SN10
2AL
In Person:
DX:
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: trowbridgeregisteroffice@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713007
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Wiltshire Register Office
The Chestnuts
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14
8EZ
In Person:
DX:
Related information
Related links
- General Register Office
- Names Dictionary - Name Meanings
- Baby Name Centre - Baby Name Finder
- Baby Naming - Baby Name Finder
- National Family & Parenting Institute
- Parentline
Last updated: 4 January 2012
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