What is the fastest way to get a birth certificate in NSW?
You can also apply for a birth certificate by:
- Applying online. Applying online is the fastest and easiest way to obtain your certificate.
- printing a birth certificate application form (PDF, 2.15 MB) and sending the completed form to us by post.
- in person at a Service NSW service centre.
Can you get a birth certificate from service NSW?
For a birth or adoption that occurred in NSW, you can apply online, by post, or in person at a service centre. Certificates are sent to you by the Registry, using registered post. You cannot get a certificate from a service centre.
How long does it take to get a copy of birth certificate NSW?
Hi Christine, we understand the importance of obtaining your certificate, and the NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages aim to deliver it to you as soon as possible. There is currently an 18 working day turnaround time for priority applications when lodged in person at one of our Service Centres.
How do I replace my Australian birth certificate?
Replacement certificates can be ordered from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages online or by telephone 131 882.
Is birth certificate mandatory for Australian citizenship?
Changes to Australian citizenship laws that came into effect on 20 August 1986 mean that persons born in Australia on or after that date need to provide their birth certificate and additional documentation to confirm their citizenship.
Where can I go to certify documents?
How to certify your documents. Take your original documents as well as the photocopies to your nearest police station, post office, or lawyer’s office. Ask them to certify the documents, and they will stamp them.
Can you get an Australian passport without a birth certificate?
When you apply for an Australian passport you must provide original documents that confirm your Australian citizenship and your identity. Birth extracts, commemorative certificates, photocopies (including those that have been certified as a true copy) and fax copies are NOT acceptable.