Birth - registering

How to register a birth

All the information you need about registering your baby's birth in Scotland

What will I need to take to the Registrar's office

Find out what documents are helpful

Your parental rights and responsibilities (PRRs)

Find out what about your rights and responsibilities

Copy of a birth certificate

All the information you need to get a birth certificate in Scotland

Tell Us Once service for birth registrations

Find out how we can help electronically notify Government and other council departments that you have had a baby

Get a free A STAR CD

Make sure you get your free CD from the Registrar's office