Register a birth

Including the father’s details

If you were not married to each other when your baby was born and the natural father’s details were not included in the birth entry, you can re-register the birth to include these details and change the child’s surname.

Please complete the form below.

GOV.UK - Application to re-register a child's birth and add the natural father's details.

You will both need to make an appointment at your nearest registration office.

Please contact us if you require further information.

If you have married since registering your baby’s birth

If you have married each other since your baby’s birth was registered, the birth should be re-registered to accurately record the current legal status of the child.

Please complete the form below.

GOV.UK - Application to re-register a birth following marriage or civil partnership of natural parents.

Either parent will need to make an appointment at your nearest registration office.

Please contact us if you require further information.