Home births

If you have recently given birth in Tasmania, you will need to register your baby within 60 days of the birth.  There is no fee to register.

Home birth with a doctor or midwife

If a doctor or midwife was present, they will have notified us that the birth occurred.  You just need to register the birth.

Home birth without a doctor or midwife

If you gave birth without a doctor or midwife, you need to register the birth.  You will also need to provide both the following:

  • A letter on official letterhead from a health practitioner who:
    • Saw you during pregnancy; and
    • Examined the child after the birth.

    The letter should contain the details in the 'Health practitioner's letter' below.

  • A statutory declaration from another person present at the birth.

Health practitioner's letter

The health practitioner's letter should include all of the following information:

  • The practitioner's Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) number
  • When they examined the mother and child
  • Mother's full name
  • Child's full name
  • Date of birth
  • Time of birth
  • Place of birth (full address)
  • Sex of child
  • Weight (if known)
  • If it was a multiple birth (e.g. twins, triplets)
  • Confirmation of whether the child was born alive.

Unable to get confirmation from doctor or midwife

If you can't do any of these things, contact Births, Deaths and Marriages for help.  We will still need independent verification of your child's birth but will work with you to get the evidence we need to verify your child's birth.

Last updated: 16 October 2023