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Births, deaths and marriages

Free replacement certificates

If a birth, marriage or change of name certificate was lost or damaged following recent natural disasters, you can apply for a free replacement. Read more.

Family history journalFamily history journal

BDM’s new free family history newsletter Family History Journal is a new quarterly newsletter on Queensland’s history and the latest developments in BDM’s family history research area. It will also help you get the most from our historical records archive. The first edition will be emailed in June. Subscribe now.

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Register a burial or cremationRegister a burial or cremation

A new online system is now available for authorised cemeteries and crematoriums to provide online advice of burials and cremations. The system provides a simple and secure mechanism which complies with amended legislation which became effective 7 December 2012.

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Notification of birthBirth notification system

A new online birth notification system is now available for private hospitals, birthing centres and midwives throughout Queensland by authorised access only. The new system permits secure, accurate and faster lodgement of birth notifications for children born in Queensland.

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Ceremonies at the registry

Our ceremony room is located in the heritage listed former Government Printery, near the city botanic gardens. The room is large and gracious and can accommodate up to 50 guests.

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Customer Service Charter

We are modernising the registry so we can improve our service delivery and your access to Queensland’s life event records.

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Surrogacy and parenting

The Surrogacy Act 2010 was passed by Parliament on 11 February 2010.

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Proof of identity requirements

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

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

Note: No proof of identity is required when applying for a historical certificate.

Registry ceremony enquiries and bookings

You need to make an appointment with us to discuss having your ceremony at the registry. An appointment can be made by calling our Local Call number 1300 366 430, coming into the registry or emailing BDMCeremonies@justice.qld.gov.au. If you choose the email option, please include your contact details and one of our Registry Officers from the ceremony section will contact you to discuss your appointment.

Contacts

Birth, deaths and marriages

Address
110 George Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal address
PO Box 15188
City East QLD 4002

Office hours
Monday - Friday;
8.30 am-4.30 pm

Phone
1300 366 430 (local call charge within Australia, mobiles charged at applicable rates)

Overseas Callers Only
International Access Code + 61 7 3404 3343 (call charges will apply)

Email
bdm-mail@justice.qld.gov.au

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