Products and services

To meet the needs of the community, we provide a range of certificates, products, ceremonies and information services that help establish a range of legal entitlements.

Unauthorised third-party websites

Be cautious of third-party websites offering to process birth, death, marriage or relationship certificate applications to the Registry on behalf of customers.  

These services are not affiliated with the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages and may charge additional fees. Please ensure any person making an application on your behalf completes the letter of authority (PDF 262.1KB).  

Always use the official NSW Government website for applications.

If you have already provided information to a suspicious website, contact ID Support NSW on 1800 001 040 Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm (Sydney time) for advice and assistance. 

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Online certificate ordering and online registrations systems unavailable

Due to scheduled maintenance, our online certificate ordering, birth registration system and family history services will be unavailable from 8:00pm to 11:59pm Thursday, 19 February 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience.
 

Apply online now

Choose from our online services - it's the fastest way to apply.

You can have your certificate sent by Registered Post to your home with an optional priority service available. Alternatively contact the registry.

Important: We suggest you do not laminate your certificates. Where possible, identity documents should be kept in their original state.

Online applications

  • register a birth

  • apply for a birth certificate

  • apply for a death certificate

  • register a relationship

  • change of name application for a child (aged 14-17)

  • change of name application for an adult (aged 18+)

  • apply for a change of name certificate

  • change of sex application

  • apply for a marriage certificate.

Visit our online forms

Other online services

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.

Marriage and relationships

Apply for a marriage certificate or plan your wedding ceremony at one of our welcoming venues.

Start searching your ancestry with free access to our records. Check early church baptisms, burials and weddings from 1788 and official government records from 1856.

Deaths

A funeral director will normally register a death and apply for a death certificate on your behalf.

Name changes and corrections

Request changes or corrections to the information on a registration or certificate issued by the Registry.

Forms

Depending on your request, you may need to complete one or more of these forms as part of your application. 

Post your completed form (see form for address) and proof of identity to Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages or visit your nearest Service NSW centre.

Online services guide

Use our step-by-step guide to help you when you are using our online services.  

If you experience technical issues with our online forms platform or would like to request a form in an alternative format, contact us or visit your nearest Service NSW centre

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