How to register a birth
When a baby is born, their birth must be registered with the local registrar of births and deaths.
Contact Details:
Address: The Register Office,
6a Bugle Street,
Southampton
Postcode: SO14 2LX
Telephone: 023 8091 5327
Minicom: 023 8063 3685
Email: registrars@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8063 3431
When should I register my baby's birth?
You must register a birth within 42 days.
Who can register the birth?
If the parents were married to each other at the time of the birth (or conception) either the mother or father can register.
Do I have to make an appointment?
If you cannot make an appointment you can register a birth any time during our normal opening hours. However, please remember that appointments do take priority, so we would strongly recommend that you make one.
What are your opening hours?
Our office opening hours are:
What information will the registrar need?
It 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.
What documents will the registrar give me?
The registrar will give you a short birth certificate free of charge and a form FP58 to register your baby with a GP. You will also be asked if you want to purchase additional short or full birth certificates.
Is there a charge for registering a birth?
There is no charge for registering a birth. However, you may want a full birth certificate, which shows the parents' names. Many organisations now ask for this type of birth certificate, including the UK Passport Agency.
Register office - opening hours
Our opening hours are:
Marriages, Notices of Marriage & Civil Parnerships are by appointment only at all times
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9.00am - 4.30pm,
Tuesday: 10.00am - 4.30pm,
Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday: all services by appointment only
Closed Bank Holidays
Register office contact details and directions
Where is Southampton register office?
Last updated: 10 April 2008
