Re-registering a birth
When is a birth re-registration necessary?
A child’s birth needs to be re-registered if:
- the baby's father's details were not included in the original registration and the parents now wish to add them
- the parents have married each other since the birth.
Adding a father's details
If a father's details were not included in the original birth registration, they can be added later by re-registering the birth. The baby's surname can also be changed at this point, if both parents wish.
The first stage is to complete the application form, enclosing any necessary documentation. You can obtain this form as a download below, or by contacting the Registrar using the details to the right.
Download re-registration form to add father's details.
The Registrar will then contact you with your appointment. Both parents will need to attend it.
Marriages after a birth registration
If a baby's parents subsequently marry following a birth registration, they must re-register the birth to show they have now married.
The parents must complete an application form, enclosing any necessary documentation. You can obtain this form as a download below, or by contacting the Registrar using the details to the right.
Download re-registration form for parents who marry.
The Registrar will then contact you with your appointment. Only one parent needs to attend it.
More information on re-registering a birth
- For more information about re-registering a birth, please contact us using the details at the top-right corner of this page.
- You'll also find more information about birth registration and re-registration on the the Directgov website.
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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