Register a birth

Fees for registering a birth

Each birth certificate costs £11. If you need to apply for a British passport for your child you will need a full birth certificate.

We only accept payment by card

We don't accept these forms of payment

  • cash
  • cheques
  • postal orders

Correcting a birth certificate

If you need to correct an entry to a birth certificate after the birth has registered there will be a charge. To find out how much it will cost see the list of register office charges.