Register a birth

Use this guide to find information on registering the birth of your child.

Make an appointment

If you have registered your child’s birth by declaration with another office, please order certificates online.

If you have recently given birth, please book an appointment below.

You may not get an appointment within 42 days of your child’s birth. Please do not worry, you will not be penalised for a late registration.

Book an appointment online

We offer appointments from 9.00am-4.00pm, Monday-Friday. The Register Office is closed on the first Wednesday of every month from 1.00pm.

When attending your appointment, please follow our Covid-19 guidance for visitors to council buildings.

We will aim to see you within 10 minutes of your appointment time, if you arrive on time.

Lambeth Town Hall
Brixton Hill
London
SW2 1RW

Contact our Registrar Service