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Births, deaths and marriages

The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages is responsible for the registration of life events in Queensland. We supply birth, death, marriage and change of name certificates to eligible applicants.

BDM notices

As at the 1 September 2009 a number of significant changes will occur in terms of BDM service delivery.

Proof of identity requirements

Clients are asked to provide one document from each of the following lists in support of their certificate application.

List 1: Linkage between identity and the person (e.g. Driver's licence)
List 2: Evidence of identity operating in the community (e.g. Medicare card)
List 3: Evidence of residential address (e.g. recent utility or telephone bill)

Registry wedding enquiries and bookings

Couples now need to make an appointment to discuss Weddings at the Registry or to book a wedding date. An appointment can be made by calling 1300 366 430 or by visiting the Brisbane Registry.

Christmas closure

Our office will be closed from Friday 25 December 2009 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2010.

Births
Find out how to apply for a birth certificate, register a birth, correct a birth certificate and search past and present popular baby names.

Family history research
Search our historical records and order historical certificates.

Marriages
Find out how to apply for a marriage certificate, get married in Queensland or overseas and how to correct a marriage certificate.

Weddings at the registry
The Brisbane Registry provides a stylish venue and marriage celebrant for couples wishing to have a civil marriage ceremony. Find out how to get married at the Registry.

Change of name
Find out how to register a change of name for yourself or your child or change your name after marriage.

Deaths
Find out how to apply for a death certificate, how a death is registered and correct a death record

Adoptions
Find out how to get a copy of your original birth certificate if you were adopted.

Reassignment of sex
Changes of sex can be noted in the birth or adoption register and an amended birth certificate issued.

Registration statistics
Number of births, deaths and marriages in Queensland registered each year by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Forms
Registration and certificate application forms.

Fees
As at 14 September 2009.

Contact us
You can contact us by phone, email, in person at our Brisbane registry or at your local Magistrates Court or Queensland Government Agent Program office.

Last reviewed 27/08/2009

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