Birth

Information and services

Registering a birth

You must book an appointment to register a birth within 42 days of your child being born.

Re-registration of a birth

Re-registering a birth following the marriage of the baby's parents or to add the natural father's details

Order a copy of a birth certificate

Get a copy of a birth certificate online, by post or in person

Born in Surrey keepsake gifts

Purchase one of our ‘Born in Surrey’ gifts for the new addition in your family. The perfect keepsake for their baby box.

Changing your child's forename

Changing your child’s forename on the original birth entry

Correcting a registration

Advice on how to arrange a correction if you have discovered a mistake on a birth certificate

Naming ceremony

A naming ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the birth of a baby or welcome a new child into your family


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