Birth Registration

Any birth occurring in Scotland should be registered within 21 days of its occurrence by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Birth Registration can be made at any Registration Office in Scotland.

There is now the option to register a birth remotely via telephone or video call, please discuss this with the registrar at the time of booking the appointment. 

Contact your local Registrar for further information and to make an appointment.  You can also complete our online appointment form and the registrar will contact you as soon as received.

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