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If I was not born in Western Australia can I apply for my birth certificate at the Perth Registry Office?
No, you must contact the Registry Office in the state, territory or country in which your birth occurred. See BDM Interstate Locations for other Australian Registry Offices. See BDM Overseas Locations for some overseas contacts.
How do I apply for my birth certificate?
If you were born in Western Australia, you must provide the Registry with the following:
For full details see Birth Certificate.
Can I apply for another person's birth certificate?
If the certificate relates to a person other than yourself and you are not eligible under the Registry's Birth Certificate Access Policy you must provide the written consent or authority from an eligible person. You must also provide identification for yourself and that person.
There is unrestricted access and no identification requirements for births that occurred 100 years ago or more.
For further details on applying for a birth certificate see Birth Certificate.
Do I need to provide identification when I apply for a birth certificate?
Yes, unless the birth occurred more than 100 years ago. Please see identification requirements.
At what age can I apply for my own birth certificate?
A person must be 16 years of age or over 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.
A parent named on a child's birth certificate can apply for the certificate. That parent's identification must be provided with the application.
For further details on applying for a birth certificate see Birth Certificate.
What is the cost of a birth certificate and what methods of payment are accepted?
See Fees for full details.
Can I apply for a birth certificate by phone, fax, email or online?
No, all applications must be made in person or by mail. See Birth Certificate.
How long do I have to register my child’s birth?
The Birth Registration Form provided by the hospital or midwife must be completed and signed by both parents and sent to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages within 60 days of the birth of the child.
What must I do if the other parent will not sign the Birth Registration Form?
If only one parent has signed the form, he or she must attach a letter to the Registrar explaining why the other parent has not signed.
Is there a fee to register my child's birth?
No, registration is free but compulsory. There is a fee to obtain a birth certificate.
I have lost the Birth Registration Form. How do I get a replacement?
You should contact the hospital or midwife for a replacement Birth Registration Form.
Are births recorded at the Registry Office confidential?
Yes. Information in Registry records is private and confidential and will only be issued to eligible applicants in accordance with the Birth Certificate Access Policy and identification requirements.
If you are not an eligible applicant you must provide the written authority of a person who is entitled to the certificate together with your own and the authorised person’s identification.
There is unrestricted certificate access and no identification requirements are needed for births that occurred 100 years ago or more.
Please see Birth Certificate for full details.
Where is the Perth Registry Office located and what is your postal address?
Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Phone: 1300 305 021
Fax: (08) 9264 1599
PO Box 7720
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850
What is the Perth Registry Office's hours of business?
8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
To avoid the usual busy times please consider visiting the Perth Registry between 8.30am - 10am or 2pm - 4pm.
Can I apply for a WA birth certificate at a Court?
Yes, refer to BDM Other Locations for details.
Where can I apply for an Australian passport?
An application for an Australian passport can be made through the passport office in your capital city or by appointment at any official post office. For more information, visist www.passports.gov.au.
Any questions about passport application requirements should be directed to the passport office.
Last Updated: 2-Jan-2013
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