Re-registering a birth

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You can re-register a birth when the natural father’s details were not included at registration or when natural parents have married after a birth was first registered.

Not re-registering a birth could have implications on your child in later life in matters of legitimacy and inheritance.

If the person whose birth is being re-registered is aged 16 or over and their name is being changed at re-registration, their written consent is needed.

To re-register a birth complete and return the relevant form:

Most re-registrations can be authorised locally, but occasionally the registrar general must be consulted. We will let you know if this applies to your re-registration.