Births

Where do I go to register a baby?

Question	Where do I go to register a baby?
Answer	A baby is always registered in the Register Office for the district in which the birth took place. If the baby was born here in Westminster, either at home or St Mary's, The Portland Hospital for Women and Children or Hospital of St. John and St. Elizabeth the baby will be registered at the Westminster Register Office. If it is difficult for you to attend this office you can attend any Register Office in England and Wales to give a declaration of the birth particulars. You will give the information for the registration to the registrar of the district where you attend and the details will be sent by post to Westminster. You will not receive a birth certificate from the office where you give the declaration. The birth certificate and a document enabling you to register the child with a doctor will be sent out by post from Westminster on receipt of the declaration form. The delay in receiving the documents could be up to 7 days.
Topic	Registering a birth