NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages

The Registry records life events in NSW accurately and securely for all time. We register births, deaths, marriages, relationships, changes of name and sex.

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Births

Register your child’s birth, order a birth certificate, and see the most popular baby names in NSW.

Marriage and relationships

Book a Registry wedding, order a marriage or single status certificate, or register your relationship.

Deaths

Register a death, get a death certificate or request a beneficiaries (section 50) search.

Family history

Start your ancestry search for free. View NSW birth, death and marriage records dating back to 1787. 

Change of name

Find out how to legally change your name in NSW. Learn who is eligible and how to apply.

Change of sex

Understand what changing a record of sex means, who is eligible, what you need and how to apply.

Adoption certificates and searches

Order an integrated birth certificate, request a record search or add a parent to a pre-adoption birth record.

Business partners and eRegistry users

Find information and forms for celebrants, funeral directors, solicitors, medical and government staff.

Community engagement

See how we can support vulnerable people in your local community to access critical Registry services.


About the Registry

The NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages records life events in NSW. Learn about our story, what we do, our policies and using our services.

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