Fill in a birth certificate application form

Use this application form if you or the person you are applying for were born or adopted (and registered) in Queensland.

New parents note: you must register the birth of your child before you can get a birth certificate.

Step 1—Complete this part online

  1. Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 10 minutes.
  2. Choose how you would like to pay.
  3. Review your details.
  4. Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.

Step 2—Complete this part by post or in person

  1. Gather your proof of ID documents.
  2. Submit your proof of ID by post or in person—if you pay online or not.
Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
  1. Can you apply for a Queensland birth certificate?
    1. Is the birth or adoption registered in Queensland? *
    2. Are you eligible to apply for the birth certificate? * View the access policy to check.(If you chose 'Yes' above)
    3. Do you have all the proof you need for identification? * View the proof you will need to provide. (If you chose 'Yes' above)
  2. Fill in your application Fill in the application before submitting your proof of ID. Birth certificate details
    These are the details that are on the birth certificate you are applying for.
    1. Place of birth or adoption
      1. We can only issue a birth certificate if the birth or adoption has been registered in Queensland.
    2. If the person doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
    3. Mother's details
    4. These are the mother's details that are on the birth certificate you are applying for.
      1. If the mother doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
      2. This is the mother's family name at the time of her birth. If the mother didn't have a family name at birth, enter n/a.
      3. If the mother's family name at birth is the same as her current family name, enter it again.
    5. Father or registered parent's details
      These are the father or registered parent's details that are on the birth certificate you are applying for.
      1. If the father or registered parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
    6. Order details
      1. Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
      2. How will you submit your proof of ID documents (and application if not submitted online)? * View the proof of ID you will need to provide

        In person at:

          1. (Additional choices when not submitting proof of ID at our customer service centre in Brisbane)
            Priority * Tick one option.
            These timeframes start from when we receive a complete application, and your required documents are provided either by post or in person.
          2. Type of post * Australia Post delivery timeframes.
          3. Ensure the safe delivery of your certificate

            You have changed the type of post. We value identity protection, so we recommend that you choose registered post to ensure the delivery of your certificate can be tracked and delivered to you securely within Australia.

            Important update

            Australia Post have suspended their express post guarantee of next-day delivery. Express post is still available and treated as a priority but may not be delivered the next business day every time. Normal application processing timeframes still apply.

            Important information

            We value identity protection and you have chosen a more secure delivery outside Australia. However, be aware that international registered mail can’t be tracked, and signing is not available in every country.

            1. Type of certificate What type of birth certificate would you like to order?Tick one option. *
            2. The total cost is:
          4. Choose from the following designs

            Dragon Zodiac Colonial Teddy Great Barrier Reef Australian animals Maroons Bluey Queensland Bluey Beach Bluey Brisbane Broncos Rabbit Zodiac Tiger Zodiac Cowboys Dolphins Titans Brisbane Lions Unicorn Snake Zodiac Horse Zodiac Goat Zodiac Monkey Zodiac Rooster Zodiac Dog Zodiac Pig Zodiac Rat Zodiac Ox Zodiac
    7. Whose certificate are you applying for? *
      1. (If you chose 'My own' above)
        Has your name changed after this birth was registered? If yes, you will need to provide evidence of the change (i.e. marriage, divorce or change of name certificate).
      2. (If you chose 'My child's' above)
        Has your name changed after this birth was registered? If yes, you will need to provide evidence of the change (i.e. marriage, divorce or change of name certificate).
      3. (If you chose 'Another person's' above)
      4. You must submit additional supporting documents along with your proof of ID.
      5. Your name
        1. If the applicant doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
      6. The home address details are the house or street address on your proof of ID that you use for your application. Please don't enter a PO box as your home address.
        Your home address
    8. Is your postal address the same as your home address? *
    9. (If you chose 'No' above)
      1. Your postal address
    10. How would you like to pay for your order? *
    11. Before I complete my application *

      Remember

      You will need to submit your proof of ID documents and signed application along with payment (if not applying online) to us either:

      • •   by post
      • •   in person at our customer service centre or one of our agents.

Don't use this form

We can only issue a birth certificate if the birth or adoption has been registered in Queensland. If the person was born or adopted outside of Queensland, apply to the interstate or overseas registry office.

Register a Queensland birth and apply for a certificate.

You are not eligible

We can't send you a birth certificate unless you have authority, check the certificate access policy.

You are not eligible

We can't send you a birth certificate until you can prove your identity. You can contact us if you need more information about this.

Online: our general enquiry form.

By phone: local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

International +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)

(Phone lines are open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm)

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

Privacy notice
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application for birth certificates under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003 and Surrogacy Act 2010. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and non-government agencies for verification of the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.