How do I register a birth in Sandwell?

How do I register a birth in Sandwell?

To register a birth or make a birth declaration, you will need to make an appointment with the registrar….Depending on who is registering:

  1. Mother or father’s passport and driving licence.
  2. A Council Tax bill.
  3. Marriage or civil partnership certificates.
  4. Parents’ birth certificates and any change of name documents.

How do I contact Sandwell Council?

Call us. Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday 8am – 5.30pm. If you are calling about a repair, please ring 0121 569 6000. For any other housing enquiry including rents, getting on the housing register and bidding for properties, please call 0121 368 1166.

Can I get my birth certificate same day UK?

If you register the birth in the area where it took place, you’ll get a certificate straight away. If you register the birth in another area, you’ll get it in a few days. You can buy extra copies of the birth certificate from the register office at any time.

What is a priority birth certificate?

If you need a certificate sooner, you can use our ‘Priority’ or ‘While You Wait’ services at an additional cost. Certificates ordered using the Priority service will be processed within 24 hours (if ordered before 12 noon). For example, if the certificate is ordered at 10am, it will be ready at 10am the next day.

How much does it cost to re-register a birth?

There is no charge for the re-registration of a birth. New birth certificates can be bought for £11 per certificate.

How do I speak to an advisor at Sandwell Council?

Appointments are available upon request and can be made in person or by phone on 0121 368 1155.

How much is a full birth certificate UK?

Certificates cost £11 and are sent 4 days after you apply. If you do not have a GRO index reference number, you’ll have to pay £3 extra for each search. Certificates are sent 15 working days after you apply. If you need the certificate sooner, you can use the priority service for £35.

Can a dad register a baby without the mum UK?

An unmarried father can only register the birth on his own if the mother has made a statutory declaration acknowledging him as the father of the child, or if he brings along a parental responsibility agreement or a court order.

How do I make a complaint to Sandwell Council?

Make a complaint

  1. online by using MySandwell Portal.
  2. E-mail: [email protected].
  3. telephone: 0121 569 7867.
  4. in person by visiting Oldbury Local.
  5. in writing addressed to the Customer Feedback Coordinator. Customer Feedback Coordinator. Sandwell MBC. Roway Lane. Oldbury. B69 3ES.

Do UK birth certificates have parents names on?

Details shown on a full birth certificate FBCs issued in England and Wales have shown the full name, place and date of birth of the registered person, and the names of the parent(s).