A-Z Council Services


FInd us on Facebook

FInd us on Twitter

Click here to read the One Island Magazine

Children and Young Peoples Services

Services for Adults on the Isle of Wight

Registration of Births


Service Description: To register a birth and obtain certificates. Both parents must attend together if they are not married, to be named in the register entry. When registering twins a double appointment is required. Re-registrations to add father's details if not given when first registered or to show that Mother and Father are now married to one another if not married at time of registration.

Also known as:- Birth Certificates, Births, Births Historical Searches, Copy certificates births, Naming Ceremonies

Your FAQ

Question: Can I purchase a full (standard) birth certificate at a later date?

Answer: Yes, certificates can be purchased at the time of registration for £4.00. After this, certificates then become £10.00 each. Certificates can take up to one week to complete as the registers are no longer stored at the register office.


Has this FAQ answered your query?
 - If you still have a query please use the "Send a Message" button above.


Frequently Asked Questions for this Service