Register a birth

To register a birth in Suffolk, you will need the following information:

Date and place of birth
Gender of baby
Full name of the baby - including any middle name(s)
Forenames and surname(s) of the baby's parent(s). You will need to include any previous names
Date and place of birth of the baby's parent(s)
Address of the baby's parent(s)
Occupation (or previous occupation) of the baby's parent(s)
Number of previous children by the baby's mother

If you are a married couple registering the birth of your baby, you will also need the date of your marriage.

Where do I register a birth?

Your baby's birth will need to be registered at a register office. Births need to be registered within six weeks.

Suffolk County Council have information on their website about how and where you can register a birth in Suffolk