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Births, Deaths and Marriages - Whanautanga, Matenga, Marenatanga Forms, Fees and Information Brochures Get a Death, Marriage, Civil Union or Name Change Certificate |
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Births: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register the birth of my newborn child? The parents of the child (in most cases the biological parents) must jointly complete a 'Notification of Birth for Registration' form, which is often provided by the hospital or midwife shortly after the birth. If you have not received the form within a few weeks of the birth please contact us. How long do I have to register the birth? Every birth in New Zealand must be registered by law. The birth of your child should be registered as soon as possible (e.g. within two months of the birth). How much does it cost? There is no charge for registration. However, if you require a birth certificate please enclose the certificate fee with the registration. Please see Forms, Fees and Information Brochures for further information on making payment. How do I purchase a birth certificate outside of the birth registration process? Please see Get a Birth Certificate for information about how to purchase a birth certificate outside of the birth registration process. Who needs to sign the birth registration form? Both parents are required to jointly sign their child's birth registration form, whether they are in a marriage, civil union, de facto relationship or not in any legal relationship. There are some exceptions, e.g., if requiring one or other parent to sign the form would cause unwarranted distress. How long will it take? The registration process generally takes up to eight working days. You will not be notified once the birth has been registered. If you have requested a birth certificate with the registration, this will be sent to you after the birth is registered. How do I register my baby, who was born outside of New Zealand, as a New Zealand citizen? Any person born outside New Zealand on or after 1 January 1978, and whose mother or father is a New Zealand citizen other than by descent (i.e. by birth in New Zealand, or by grant) at the time of that person's birth, is a New Zealand citizen by descent. For further information contact the New Zealand Citizenship Office. Non-disclosure direction A non-disclosure direction may be placed on a person’s records if the person, or his or her personal representative (e.g. person’s parents or other person authorised in writing), reasonably believes that disclosure of the registered information, or any part of the registered information, would be prejudicial to the personal safety of that person or his or her family. A non-disclosure direction expires after 5 years unless it is reinstated or withdrawn. If a non-disclosure direction is in place on a person’s record(s), generally only the person who is the subject of the information (or a parent if the person is under 18), or any other person authorised by the subject of the information may request a certificate or printout of the record. If any other person attempts to access registered information when a non-disclosure direction is in place he or she will be advised that the information exists but that the information cannot be provided. Please contact us for further information. |
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Last updated: 09/04/2010 |
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