Registering a Birth

Important
 
You have to Register the birth within 42 days, in the registration district where your baby was born.  Babies born at Russells Hall Hospital can be registered at either Dudley Council Plus, Dudley Register Office or Stourbridge Register Office.  Office opening hours and location details available here.
 
You must make an appointment to register a birth before you come to the office please telephone:
 

Dudley Council Plus on 01384 812345

 
Lines are open from 8am – 6pm on weekdays and 9 am – 12 noon on Saturdays.
Further details are available from the menu on the left hand side, if you are still not certain of how to register your baby’s birth, please contact Dudley Registration and Celebratory Service
 
Facilities at Dudley Register Offices
 
Both offices have wheelchair access, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. Stourbridge has a baby feeding room. 
 
Married or Not
 
Information on the legal differences between married and unmarried couples, along with direct links to additional sources of information is available here.