Child
date and place of birth; if the birth is one of twins, triplets, etc. the time of each child's birth will also be needed
sex of the child
the forename(s) and surname in which it is intended that the child will be brought up
the form giving baby's birthweight and National Health Service Number, which will have been supplied by either the hospital or the midwife
Father
(where this information is to be entered in the register)
forename(s) and surname
date and place of birth
occupation at the time of the child's birth or, if not employed at that time, the last occupation
Mother
forename(s) and surname
maiden surname if the mother is, or has been, married
date and place of birth
occupation at the time of the child's birth or, if not employed at that time, the last occupation
usual address at the date of the birth
date of marriage, if married to the child's father at the time of the birth
number of previous children by the present husband and by any former husband /partner.
Babies Hands ImageIt is most important that the information recorded in the birth register is correct. If any mistake is made, for example in the spelling of a name or surname or in the description of the father's or mother's occupation, it will give the parents or other person who registered the birth some trouble to have it put right. The person registering the birth should check the information to be recorded in the register very carefully before the entry is signed.
If English is not the mother's or father's first language and help is needed with registering the birth, it would be helpful for a relative or friend to accompany them to the registrar's office and act as interpreter. However, the parents must register the birth personally as a relative or friend cannot register instead of them.
You can obtain further information about correcting particulars in a birth registration by contacting any registration office for advice.
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