A birth occurring in Scotland must be registered within 21 days.
When a baby is born in Scotland, the birth can be registered anywhere in Scotland.
Birth registrations can be registered remotely over the telephone. A telephone appointment can be more convenient for many new parents.
If you prefer to come into an office, you can book an In-Person appointment at one of the following offices – Cupar, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, or Kirkcaldy.
If parents are married to each other:
If parents are not married to each other:
A woman who is not married to, or in a civil partnership with, the mother can only register the birth and be named in the register as a parent if the provisions of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 apply to them and:
A child's parents are both given equal Parental Responsibilities and Rights if both parents' names appear on the child's birth certificate. These Parental Responsibilities and Rights can only be removed by order of a court. More information is available in the Scottish Government publication Family matters.
If you are unable to book your appointment online, call 03451 550077.