You must register your baby's birth within 42 days.
Who can register a birth?
The person who registers the birth depends on the parents' circumstances.
Read the GOV.UK guidance on who can register a birth before continuing.
Where was your baby born?
My baby was born in Manchester
You must register the birth with us.
My baby was born in Manchester but I live outside Manchester
You must register the birth with us, unless you live in:
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Salford; or
- Trafford.
If you live in one of those four places, you can register the birth with the register office where you live instead.
But if you'd still like to register with us, continue to book a birth registration appointment.
I live in Manchester but my baby was born outside Manchester
A birth must be registered by the register office where the baby was born.
But in some circumstances, you may be able to provide the information to them through a declaration.
Read about special circumstances and declarations.
If you need to register a stillbirth
Read about special circumstances and declarations.