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Births, deaths and marriages

Customer warning about online 'certificate' services

The Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has become aware of numerous online companies charging people fees to obtain birth, death and marriage certificates on a person's behalf. More information

Civil Partnerships

New laws that will come into effect on 23 February 2012 mean any couple (regardless of sex) can have their relationship legally recognised in Qld.

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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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Request a chat!

Request a web chat with one of our helpful staff members.

Web chat is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

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)

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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