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What information will you need

 
Baby (We will need:)
  • details of the date and place of the baby’s birth (if the baby is a twin, triplet and so on, we will need the time of each baby’s birth);
  • whether the baby is a boy or girl; and
  • the first names and surname of your baby.
 
Father (If you want us to enter details into the register, we will need):
  • his first names and surname;
  • the date and place of his birth; and
  • his occupation at the time of your baby’s birth (or if he is unemployed, we will need details of his last occupation).
 
Mother (We will need):
  • your first names and any surnames which you have used before and since your marriage (if this applies);
  • your date and place of birth;
  • your address;
  • your occupation (if this applies);
  • the date of marriage (if this applies; and
  • the number of previous children (by the present and any former husband or partner).
 
It is important that the information in the register is correct. If any mistake is made, it will put you to some trouble to have it corrected, so you should check the entry in the register very carefully before you sign.