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Register a birth: step by step

You must make an appointment if you want to register a birth at Luton Register Office.

It is a legal requirement to register a birth within 42 days of your baby being born. 

You will need a birth certificate when applying for any benefits related to the birth of a newborn.

You must have an appointment to register a birth at Luton Register Office. We do not allow walk-in appointments.

Steps

  1. Who can register the birth

    This depends on whether you are married or not.

  2. When and where you can register a birth

    Timeline for registering a birth and where you can register.

  3. What you need to register

    Find out what documents you need to show and information you need to provide to register a birth.

  4. Book or change an appointment to register a birth

    Book an appointment to register a birth. Change or cancel your appointment if you cannot attend.