Family and relationships

Family and relationships information

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.

Family history search

Start your ancestry research with free access to our records of births, marriages and deaths in NSW that date back to 1788. 

Marriages

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


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Check consent, every time

Sexual consent is free and voluntary

Sexual consent is when people freely and voluntarily agree to engage in sexual activity, including kissing, touching and oral sex.

It’s about making sure everyone is comfortable with what’s happening and freely choosing to say yes.

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