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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: What information do I need to supply to obtain a copy of a certificate?

Answer: The birth,death or marriage must have taken place on the Island from 1837. The exact information that you need to supply can be found on the downloadable form - select which certificate type you require. A chargeable priority service is available, otherwise allow up to 5 working days.


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