Register a birth

A recognition certificate for early pregnancy loss is available to commemorate the loss of a child which occurred before 20 weeks gestation, or if gestation weeks are unknown, the baby weighed less than 400 grams.

Recognition certificates are only available to the parent/s of the child. If only one parent signs the application the other parent's name will not appear on the recognition certificate.

The certificate will be issued free of charge however there is a limit of three certificates per child. A recognition certificate cannot be used for official purposes.

If you were legally adopted in Western Australia, a copy of your post-adoption birth certificate is available from the Registry.

If you are a party to an adoption or a relative of an adopted person and would like to know how to access other information relating to the adoption please contact the Department for Child protection - Post Adoption Services.

One of the biggest decisions for parents when having a baby is selecting the perfect name. Our list of popular baby names dating back to 1930 may help you to find your perfect name.

You can apply for a certified birth certificate if the birth was registered in WA. This certificate is for everyday use such as a passport application, opening a bank account and evidence-of-identity. If the event occurred in another State or Territory, contact the relevant Registry Office.

Commemorative Birth Certificates

These certificates are available for anyone born and registered in Western Australia and make the perfect gift to celebrate the birth of a newborn child or to preserve your family history. A certified birth certificate is issued with each commemorative birth certificate.

Note: Commemorative birth certificates cannot be used for official purposes.

 

 

 

Our golden past - capture the excitement of Paddy Hannan and the days of the gold rush.

 

Hands - a contemporary design
capturing the sentiment of the bond
between parent and child.

 

Floral - Western Australian wildflowers in a classic, timeless design.

 

Wildlife - a beautiful water colour capturing some of our State's unique wildlife.

 

 

 

 

Bears - soft antique hues portraying the classic teddy bear.

 

Baby prints - parents can place their child’s hand or foot prints on the document. Illustrated is a sample of the certificate with an infant's foot prints .

 

Landscapes - a montage of
stunning landscapes which highlight the rugged beauty of our vast State.

 

 

Current as at 24 January 2018 and subject to change without notice.

Forms

• Refer to Birth application forms.

Fees

The fees for applying for a birth certificate:

• $55 - Certified Birth Certificate
• $65 - Commemorative Birth Certificate
• $36 - Reduced Fee Birth Certificate (for a Birth or Marriage or Death that was registered 75 or more years ago)
• $20 - Uncertified Birth copy of a Registration (births +100 yrs.)
• $42 - Priority Service - processing the issue of a certificate in priority to other applicants (in addition to the certificate fee)

The following payment methods are accepted:

• Credit Card - MasterCard or Visa only
• EFTPOS Debit Card or Cash - When paying in person
• Cheque or money order - Payable to Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages. When paying at a WA court payable to the Department of Justice
• Overseas applicants - $AUD via credit card (MasterCard or Visa only) or international money order or bank draft payable to Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Refund policy

• The Refund Policy (PDF 541.32KB) outlines the circumstances that are considered for refund of fees paid for goods or services provided by the Western Australian Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages.

Applicants are required to provide at least three forms of evidence-of-identity documents before being eligible to receive certificates.

One from List 1, 2 and 3. At least one containing a photograph

or

One from List 1 and two from List 2. At least one containing a photograph

or

Two from List 2 and one from List 3. At least one containing a signature.

List 1 – Link between photo and signature

• Australian Driver’s Licence
• Australian Learner Driver’s permit card
• Australian Citizenship Certificate (with evidence of residential status)
• Australian Firearm Licence
• Australian Passport
• Defence Force/Police Id Card
• Western Australia Photo Card, Over 18 or Proof of Identity Card

List 2 – Evidence of Operating in the Community

• A financial institution Debit or Credit Card (not accepted for online applications)
• Australian Security or Crowd Control Licence
• Birth Certificates (birth extracts are not accepted)
• Centrelink/Veterans Affairs Entitlement Card
• Document of identity issued by the Passport Office
• Medicare Card
• Naturalisation, citizenship or immigration papers issued by the Department of Home Affairs
• Overseas passport
• Student Identity Document or Statement of Enrolment
• Working with Children Check card

List 3 – Proof of Residency

• Drivers licence renewal notice
• Financial institution statement less than 6 months old
• Motor vehicle registration
• Property Lease or Tenancy Agreement
• Shire/Water rates notice
• Student Report or Certificate less than 12 months old
• Utility Account less than 6 months old

For overseas applicants, the Registry will consider overseas equivalent evidence-of-identity documents.

Certificate applications can be submitted:

Online

Apply online at the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Online

In person

At the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in Perth or at any court location in Albany, Armadale, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Carnarvon, Collie, Derby, Esperance, Fremantle, Geraldton, Joondalup, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Katanning, Kununurra, Mandurah, Manjimup, Merredin, Midland, Moora, Narrogin, Northam, Rockingham and South Hedland.

By post

Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
PO Box 7720
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850