How to apply in person

The Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages issues commemorative certificates for births registered in Western Australia. If the birth occurred outside WA, contact the relevant Registry Office. Certificates will only be issued where:

you are eligible to receive the certificate
suitable identification is provided
fees are paid

On payment of a fee and subject to eligibility, you can apply for a commemorative birth certificate in person at the Perth Registry Office. An application form can be completed when you apply at the Registry or you can print an online application form and bring it with you (see downloads below). Also bring the appropriate original identification with you.

Am I eligible to apply for a certificate?

A person must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a certificate and must provide their identification.

Please see the Registry's Birth Certificate Access Policy for your eligibility and specific requirements.

If you are not an eligible applicant you must provide the written consent or authority from an eligible person and you must also provide identification for yourself and the person for whom you are acting. (See Letter of Authority download below).

There is unrestricted access and no identification requirements are needed for births that occurred more than 75 years ago.

Where do I apply?

We are located at Level 10, 141 St Georges Terrace, Perth. The public counter is open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Payment

Payment is accepted by:

Cash/cheque/money order
Credit card (MasterCard or Visa only)
Eftpos (debit card).

Cheques or money orders should be made payable to: Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

If you want your document to be posted by "Express Post" an additional fee of $4 is payable for postage within Australia or $10 for international postage.

Delivery times

Location	Year of birth	Delivery time
Perth Registry Office	1970 onwards	While you wait
Perth Registry Office	1841 to 1969	If collected, three working days
Perth Registry Office	1841 to 1969 where additional priority service fee paid	While you wait
Perth Registry Office	1841 to 1969	If posted, allow up to five working days plus postal delivery time

Last Updated: 28-Aug-2009

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downloads

BDM20 - Commemorative Birth Certificate Application Form

BDM600 - Letter of Authority

BDM20 - Commemorative Birth Certificate Application Form

BDM600 - Letter of Authority

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