Online Birth Registration

Consumer and Business ServicesOnline Birth Registration

Online birth registrationIn South Australia, we have a new methodof registering a birth online, as well asapplying for a birth certificate online.It means that instead of filling in the printedBirth Registration Statement document providedto you, you can provide the details online inone easy process.The website also provides links to other babyservices, including Child and Family Health Service,and even the online Baby Names register, in caseyou’re still searching for names.It doesn’t matter which way you choose to registerthe birth, as long as it is done within 60 days,as required by law.To register online, please go tocbs.sa.gov.au/bdmBefore you start, you will need to know• date and place of birth• birth weight (refer to the Birth RegistrationStatement)• doctor or midwife details (refer to the BirthRegistration Statement)• mother’s full details• father’s or co-parent’s full details• marriage details (if appropriate)• details of any previous childrenYou will then be shown a sample certificate on screenwhere you can check the details are correct, andeven go back and make corrections if necessary.

Consumer and Business ServicesOnce the online registration is submitted, you will beemailed a completed application form that requiressigning. Therefore you will need access to• an email account• a printerOrdering a Birth CertificateA birth certificate is not issued automatically, so youwill be asked whether you want to order a standardand/or a commemorative certificate. If you do chooseto apply for a certificate, you will need a credit card.You will still need to print the completed registrationform that we email to you and return it to us, as itis a legal requirement that parents sign theregistration form.We hope you find the online process easier, becauseit will help avoid incorrect information being lodged,and should mean you get your certificate faster.We understand how hectic a time it can be,so if you forget to send in the form, we can sendyou reminders by email or by SMS.Once you have signed the printed form, pleaseadd any required attachments and you can usethe pre-paid envelope supplied with your BirthRegistration Statement Document to send it to:Births, Deaths and MarriagesReply Paid 66990ADELAIDE SA 5000If you would prefer, you can lodge this formin person at:Consumer and Business ServicesCustomer Service CentreStreet Level - 91 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

Consumer and Business ServicesCustomer Service Centre91 Grenfell StAdelaide SA 5000Telephone 131 882www.cbs.sa.gov.au