Registration has to be in person at the Register Office.  If the parents are married, only one parent is required at time of registration.  If the parents are unmarried, both will need to attend.  If only the mother attends, the birth can still be registered but the father’s details will not be recorded unless he is also present.
By law, the birth must be registered within six weeks (42 days).
By registering, you will obtain a birth certificate, which can then be used to claim child benefit and other family-related benefits, as well as obtaining a National Health Service number, which your doctor will need.
To register, make an appointment at the Register Office of the district where the birth occurred, either in person or by telephone.

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