Registering a birth

You must register a birth at the register office in the area where the birth took place.

Where to register a birth

If the birth happened in South Tyneside, you must register the details at South Tyneside Register Office.

If you cannot go to the area where the birth took place, you can register the birth in any register office in England and Wales.

They will send your details to the correct office.

For more information see GOV.UK: Register a birth.

What to bring

If you live in South Tyneside and your child was born in South Tyneside or Sunderland, you do not need to bring anything to register the birth.

It will help to bring documents with the correct spelling of your names and addresses to your appointment. This includes:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Gas, electricity or water bill (utility bill)
• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate

If these documents are not available, you can still register the birth. 

What the registrar will need to know

The registrar will need to know the:

• date and place of the birth
• time of the birth if it's a multiple birth
• sex of the child
• first name(s) and second name of the baby
• parent's first name(s) and second name
• parents address(es)
• place and dates of parent's births
• date of parent's marriage or civil partnership if applicable
• parent's occupations
• mother's maiden surname if she is married or has ever been married