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 on Sunday 26 March 2023 between 7:00am and 4:00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Flood disaster relief - Birth, Marriage, Change of Name certificates
Customers impacted by a declared natural disaster can have their birth, marriage or change of name certificate replaced for free for a period of up to 6 months after the event. Apply 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
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm (AEST)
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