What details will they need?

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You don't need to take anything with you, although your hospital discharge details will help.
The registrar will need your baby's date and place of birth (and the time of birth if you had twins or triplets), his or her sex, and their full name.
You also need to tell them the forename(s) and surname you have chosen for your baby.
The registrar will also need your details: your name, address, occupation, date and place of birth and maiden name, if you are married. Also, the date of the wedding if you were married to the baby's father at the time of your baby's birth and how many other children you've had. You'll also need to give the father's details if he is to be included on the certificate.
After you and the registrar have read through the document, you both sign it
It's really important that all the information you give is accurate before it is signed. If mistakes are made, you will have an opportunity to correct them in the future, but it can take time.

You can have two types of birth certificate that the registrar will give you. The short version that contains only your baby's details is free. The full version also contains all of your details and costs from £8.50 to £11.50. You can buy extra copies at any time and can order certificates by post or online.

Further information from the General Register Office on 0151 471 4805 or on the website, below.

More information from the General Register website gro.gov.uk

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