How do I officially register my child’s birth and obtain a birth certificate?

England	Wales	Northern Ireland	Scotland
A baby must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.	A baby must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.	A baby must be registered within 42 days of the child being born.	A baby must be registered within 21 days of the child being born.
A baby can be registered at the local register office for the area where the baby was born or at the hospital before the mother leaves. The hospital will tell you if you can register the birth there.	A baby can be registered at the local register office for the area where the baby was born or at the hospital before the mother leaves. The hospital will tell you if you can register	A baby can be registered in any District Registration office in Northern Ireland.	A baby can be registered at any Registration office in Scotland. You can get details of registrars from your local council.