Organisation : NSW Government
Facility Name : Apply For A Birth Certificate
Certificate : Birth, Death, Marriage & Change of Name
Country : Australia
Website : https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-birth-certificate
What is NSW Government Birth Certificate?
A birth certificate is an official copy of the birth registration held by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. It’s often used to help establish a person’s identity. For a birth or adoption that occurred in NSW, you can apply online, by post, or in person at a service centre. Certificates are sent to you by the Registry, using registered post. You cannot get a certificate from a service centre.
Related / Similar Status : NSW Government Death Certificate Application
How To Apply For A NSW Birth Certificate?
To Apply For A NSW Government Birth Certificate, the steps are given below
1. Apply Online:
** Go to the above link.
** Check the eligibility requirements.
** Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
** Enter the birth registration details.
** Enter your/applicant’s details.
** Verify you’re not a robot with reCAPTCHA.
** Decide on the type/design/number of certificate/s required.
** Confirm your delivery and order details.
** Upload copies of the required identification documents.
** Read and acknowledge the declaration.
** Enter your payment information.
** Submit your application for processing.
2. Apply Offline
** Download and complete Birth Certificate Application – PDF.
** Lodge it with the required documentation and payment: in person at a Service NSW Centre, or via post to:
Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
GPO Box 30
Sydney NSW 2001
Birth Certificate Application Form : https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/apply-for-birth-certificate.pdf
Eligibility Criteria
This application can only be used if the birth occurred in NSW.
1. If you’re the person to be named on the certificate, or a parent of the person to be named on the certificate, the birth certificate can be issued to you.
You must provide:
** 3 copies of your own identification.
2. If you’re not the person to be named on the certificate, or a parent of the person to be named on the certificate,
you must provide:
** a letter of authority
** 3 copies of identification from the person giving permission
** 3 copies of your own identification.
3. If you’re a solicitor applying for a certificate on behalf of your client,
you must provide:
** a letter on company letterhead stating the reason required (for example Probate, Estate Administration – ‘legal’ is not sufficient), together with your client’s name
** a copy of your Law Society ID Card or Practising Certificate
** payment made by company or trust cheque, or company credit card.
Required Documents for NSW Birth Certificate
The Required Documents for NSW Government Birth Certificate are given below,
** The birth registration details
** Your/the applicant’s personal and contact details
** Personal identity documents as specified on the form
** A scanner or phone/tablet camera so you’ll be able to upload copies of the documentation required
** Company documents (if applicable)
** Evidence you have permission to be provided with the birth certificate (if applicable)
** Your payment.
Fees For NSW Birth Certificate
The Fees For NSW Government Birth Certificate are given below,
| Certificate request | Standard service |
Priority service |
| Standard birth certificate | $60 | $88 |
| Standard birth and Commemorative certificate | $87 | $115 |
| Commemorative certificate only | $41 | Not available |
Processing Times NSW Birth Certificate
The Processing Times NSW Birth Certificate are given below,
Certificates are delivered by registered post. The processing time does not include delivery, please see Australia Post website for current delivery times within Australia or International.
| Standard birth certificate | Standard service | Priority service |
| Online application | up to 3 weeks | up to 1 weeks |
| Submitted by post | up to 6 weeks | up to 4 weeks |
| Registry agent (Service NSW) | up to 4 weeks | up to 2 weeks |
| Commemorative birth certificate | Standard service | Priority service |
| Online application | up to 4 weeks | Not available |
| Submitted by post | up to 8 weeks | Not available |
| Registry agent (Service NSW) | up to 5 weeks | Not available |
What’s on the NSW Birth Certificate?
A birth certificate is an official copy of the information given to us to register the birth such as:
** Name, Sex, Date And Place Of Birth
** Information About The Parents
** Information About Any Brothers Or Sisters And
** Date Of Registration And Registration Number.