Book an appointment to register a birth

You do not need to bring your baby to your registration appointment. Due to limited accessibility, if you want to bring your baby you will need to use the entrance through the Clock Tower Library.

The entrance is at 9 Katharine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX. Please use the lift to get to the first floor, and follow the signs to the registry office.

It is a legal requirement to register a birth within 42 days of your baby being born. 

You will need a birth certificate when applying for any benefits related to the birth of a newborn.  

You must have an appointment to register a birth at Croydon Register Office. We do not allow walk-in appointments.

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If you want to change an appointment

You can change your appointment online, up to 2 working days before your appointment, using the link in your confirmation email.

If you want to cancel an appointment

To cancel your appointment, email register.office@croydon.gov.uk.

If you need to correct the birth certificate

It is your responsibility to check all details on your baby’s birth certificate are correct. You will be asked to check the birth entry before signing. After signing, it will cost up to £99 to correct errors in the original birth record.