OCBA - Births

Registering the birth of a child is in the best interests of both the parents and the child. If a child's birth is not registered, then we will not be able to provide a Birth Certificate for the child. Registration of a birth is free.

Birth Certificates are required for many reasons such as school enrolment, obtaining a passport or driver's licence, sporting clubs, social security benefits etc and are available from this office five (5) working days after registration occurs.

Birth Certificates are NOT issued automatically following registration of a birth, they are only issued following application and payment of the prescribed fee.

The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 provides penalties for failing to have a child's birth registered or for giving false or misleading information.

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