Adding biological father's details to a Birth Certificate

It is possible to add the biological father's details to a child's Birth Certificate.  A statutory declaration 'Adding Biological Father's Details to a Birth Record' can be obtained by contacting the Registry.

To apply you must lodge the following documentation with the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages:

• a completed statutory declaration to 'Add Biological Father's Details to a Birth Record'.  Both parents must sign the form in the presence of Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations
• a certified copy of the child's birth certificate
• identification for both parents, eg.
    Passport
    Driver's Licence
    Tax Certificate
    Citizenship Certificate
    Defence Forces or Police photo ID
    Social Security Benefits card
• the prescribed fee

Please Note:  Changing a child's name or adding marriage details to the Birth Certificate is a separate process.