The baby's parents must provide the Registrar with the following information:
- The baby's birth date and place of birth, forename(s), surname and sex of the baby. If the birth is one of twins, triplets etc., then the time of each baby's birth
- The mother's full name, date of birth and place of birth, current address, current or last occupation and, if applicable, maiden surname and date of marriage. If the mother has been working at any time prior to the birth her occupation can be entered into the register if required or housewife may be entered. Date of marriage if applicable. The number of previous children by the present and any former husband
- If the father's details are to be entered in the register, the Registrar will need the fathers full name, date of birth and place of birth, current address, current or last occupation
It would be helpful, although not essential, if the baby’s parent/s could bring current proof of identification eg passport, driving licence, bank statement.
It is important that the information recorded in the register is correct. Should you notice a mistake in the registration, however small, after the registration has been completed the fee to apply for a correction will be £75 or £90 depending on the nature of the correction. Please note that payment of the fee does not guarantee the correction can be made.