How to register a birth

When the parents are married or in a registered civil partnership either of them can register the birth. If they're not, and want both of their names to be on the birth certificate, they need to attend together.

A mother who isn't married or in a civil partnership can register the birth on her own if she doesn't want the father's/parent’s name to appear on the certificate.

If the father/parent’s name is to be on the entry, both parents should attend the office together to register the birth. If this is not possible, please email us at registrar@stirling.gov.uk

Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRRs) for the child are given to both parents if registered together. These Parental Responsibilities and rights can only be removed by order of a court.

View further information including how to obtains PRRs for existing children or call 0131 224 3581, email family.law@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or seek independent legal advice before registering this birth

If the parents of the baby are not married or in a civil partnership they must come together to the appointment if both names are to appear on the birth certificate.

The Registrar will give you, free of charge:

• an abbreviated birth certificate
• form EC58 to let you register your child with a GP

You can also buy a full birth certificate for the statutory fee. You can do this at your appointment or at any time after.

Some parents may wish to hold a naming ceremony to acknowledge the birth of their child. This is a non-statutory and non-religious event. The Registrar can conduct a naming ceremony at our registration offices or approved venues.

There is a fee for this service which is inclusive of a pre-ceremony consultation, ceremony and certificate. Please contact the Registrar who will advise you on this.