Family and relationships information
Marriages
Apply for a marriage certificate or plan your wedding ceremony at one of our welcoming venues.
Family history search
Start your ancestry research for free. Access NSW births, deaths and marriages records dating back to 1788.
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.
Coercive control
Know the signs of abuse
Coercive control is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. It can be hard to spot because it often starts slowly or builds up over time.
It can involve both physical and non-physical abuse.
Everyone’s experience is different, but there are some common behaviours to look out for.
