NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages
The Registry was formed in 1856 to register life events in New South Wales accurately and securely for all time, ensuring their integrity and confidentiality.
Website maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, our online certificate ordering, birth registration system and family history services will be intermittently unavailable from 7pm - 10pm on Wednesday 25th January. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Flood disaster relief - Birth, Marriage, Change of Name certificates
Birth, Marriage or Change of Name certificates that have been destroyed due to a natural disaster can be reissued at no charge at your nearest Service NSW Centre or call 13 77 88 for more information.
Service NSW can also help you to replace certificates registered in other Australian states and territories or in New Zealand.




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Service NSW Call Centre: 13 77 88
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