Births

Various photos of babies and toys

Please use our online booking service but if your birth registration is urgent for example nearing legal requirement of 42 days then please give us a call and we will arrange to see you earlier where possible.

Do you have a new baby born at Southend Hospital or at home in the Southend area?

Our online diary is open for self-service appointments.

When attending your registration appointment please remember:

  • either or both parent(s) can attend if married or in a civil partnership
  • if you are not married or in a civil partnership then second parent should attend if they want to be included on the birth certificate
  • bring in letter from hospital or Babies Red Book and form of I.D for each parent
  • you do not have to bring your baby(s) but if necessary please make sure children are supervised
  • car park is situated in Carnarvon Road SS2 6EN
  • masks / face coverings are preferred but not mandatory when attending your appointment
  • we have sanitizing equipment on site
  • payments for certificates is payable by card only, we cannot accept contactless payments or apple pay

Contact births, deaths and marriages

Telephone: 01702 215009

Online forms - duplicate certificates

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