Re-registering a birth

What to do if you marry the child’s father after registration?

If the parents have married or formed a civil partnership with each other since the birth, a re-registration will be required so that a new birth record can be created to show the child as a child of the parent's marriage/civil partnership. With re-registration you cannot amend child’s names.

 

Adding a fathers details to a birth entry at a later date

If the birth father's details were not recorded at the initial registration and you now wish to add them, please contact your local Register Office for information/advice.

What if I make a mistake in the register entry?

You must check the register entry carefully to ensure that the information recorded is accurate, as a fee of up to £99 for a consideration of any correction found to a completed entry is made.

Once the all the paperwork has been completed you can purchase a full copy of the entry, which includes parents names, at a cost of £12.50 per certificate.

Please note: the above office operates a strict appointment system, please telephone the office to arrange a mutually convenient appointment before attending.