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On payment of a fee and subject to eligibility, the Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages can provide a certificate from a birth registered in Western Australia since 1 September 1841. If the birth occurred in another State, contact the relevant Registry Office.
A parent named on a child's birth certificate can apply for the certificate. The parent's identification must be provided with the application.
A person must be at least 16 years of age to apply for their own birth certificate and must provide their identification.
A child under the age of 16 years applying for their own birth certificate must have the written consent from a parent named in the certificate and that parent's identification.
If applying for a certificate in person your original identification documents must be provided. If applying by post, clear photocopied identification documents must be posted with your application. Do not post original documents.
All certificate applications are also subject to the Registry's Birth Certificate Access Policy.
The Registry is unable to accept applications by phone, fax, email or online.
Last Updated: 9-Mar-2009
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