What do I need to bring to the appointment?
You will need to provide some personal information during your appointment. This may include:
- The town, city, county or country where the child’s parents were born.
- Details of the parents current or most recent occupations.
- The time of birth of the children if more than one child is being registered.
- ID number, rank and regiment for any parents in the armed forces.
All information is only used to complete a registration. It will all be confidential.
Each parent attending the appointment will need to provide:
- Proof of ID, such as a birth certificate, driving licence or passport.
- Proof of address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or council tax statement.
- Proof of marriage or civil partnership, if applicable.
- Your child’s ‘Red Book’, which you will have received from the hospital after birth.
Please tell us if you are unable to gather the documents requested. We will be able to tell you of any accepted alternatives.