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Marriages
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Births
Register your baby within 60 days of the birth. It's free and the hospital doesn’t do it for you. After you register your baby, you can apply for a birth certificate.
Deaths
When someone dies, you will need to provide information to your funeral director so they can register the death.
Latest family and relationships updates
Media release
8 March 2024
The NSW Government is proud to mark International Women’s Day, a global moment where we celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about ongoing gender inequalities and recommit ourselves to taking action.
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Online hub to become one-stop-shop for parents from pregnancy to the start of school
26 February 2024
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Sydney Opera House the home of affordable weddings this Valentine's Day
14 February 2024
Cost of living
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